Relative Pronouns Usage

Relative Pronouns Usage

Relative pronouns are used to connect clauses. They refer back to a noun or pronoun in the main clause.

Here are the common relative pronouns:

• who: refers to people
• whom: refers to people (object of a verb or preposition)
• which: refers to things
• that: refers to people or things
• whose: refers to possession

Examples:

• Who: The woman who lives next door is a doctor.
• Whom: The person whom I met yesterday is my friend.
• Which: The book which I borrowed is very interesting.
• That: The dog that I saw was very cute.
• Whose: The man whose car is red is my neighbor.

Note:

• “That” can often be used instead of “who” or “which,” especially in informal writing.
• “Whom” is less common in modern English. It is often replaced by “who.”

Here are some more examples of relative pronoun usage:

• The boy who is wearing a red shirt is my brother.
• The book that I am reading is very interesting.
• The woman whose car is parked outside is my neighbor.
• The restaurant where we had dinner last night was very good.
• The man whom I met at the party is a famous actor.

By understanding and using relative pronouns correctly, you can improve your writing and communication skills.