Relative Pronouns

Relative pronouns are words that introduce relative clauses and connect them to a noun or pronoun in the main clause. The main relative pronouns in English are "who," "whom," "whose," "which," and "that." 1. Who: Used for people as the subject of the relative clause. - Example: The teacher who is speaking is my favorite. 2. Whom: Used for people as the object of the relative clause. Often found in formal contexts. - Example: The student whom I called is absent. 3. Whose: Indicates possession and can refer to people or things. - Example: The girl whose book you borrowed is my friend. 4. Which: Used for animals and things. - Example: The car which is parked outside is mine. 5. That: Can be used for people, animals, and things. It is often used in restrictive clauses, which are necessary for the meaning of the sentence. - Example: The book that I read was fascinating.