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#26. What are Relative Pronouns, Types and Uses in English Language

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Lesson No. 2                   Relative Pronouns, Types and Uses in English Language Relative pronouns are words used to link clauses or phrases to a noun or pronoun that is antecedent to the clause. They serve as a bridge between two parts of a sentence. Examples of relative pronouns are: Who: Used to refer to people. Example: "The man who was here earlier is my friend." Whom: Used to refer to people as an object. Example: "The person whom you met at the party is my boss." Whose: Used to refer to possession by people. Example: "The woman whose car was stolen was crying." Which: Used to refer to things or animals. Example: "The book which I borrowed from the library is very interesting." That: Used to refer to people, things, or animals. Example: "The movie that we watched last night was great." Note: "That" is sometimes omitted in informal writing, but it is considered more formal to use it in writing. The Five Types of Rel...