Relative PronounsPreviously, we have learned what pronouns are (he, she, they, etc.). Now, we will look at a different kinds of pronouns. A relative pronoun is used in relative clauses. Relative clauses are groups of words that tell more about the noun.
Example:
The girl who ordered extra lemon for her water is sitting there.
Who refers to the subject and can be replaced by the pronouns I, he, she, we, they
Whom refers to the object and can be replaced by the pronouns me, him, her, them.
Now watch the video below and think about how YOU would explain what relative and interrogative pronouns are. Interrogative pronouns are used – you guessed it – when you want to ask a question.
Relative pronouns, such as 'whom' and 'who,' are used to refer to people. 'That' and 'whose' are relative pronouns that can be used when referring to things, people, ideas or qualities.
If a pronoun is needed to refer to something other than a person, the pronoun 'which' should be used.
For example, consider the sentence, 'Do you know which house Ronnie lives in?'
Here, the word 'which' is a relative pronoun that refers to Ronnie's house.
Example:
The girl who ordered extra lemon for her water is sitting there.
Who refers to the subject and can be replaced by the pronouns I, he, she, we, they
Whom refers to the object and can be replaced by the pronouns me, him, her, them.
Now watch the video below and think about how YOU would explain what relative and interrogative pronouns are. Interrogative pronouns are used – you guessed it – when you want to ask a question.
Relative pronouns, such as 'whom' and 'who,' are used to refer to people. 'That' and 'whose' are relative pronouns that can be used when referring to things, people, ideas or qualities.
If a pronoun is needed to refer to something other than a person, the pronoun 'which' should be used.
For example, consider the sentence, 'Do you know which house Ronnie lives in?'
Here, the word 'which' is a relative pronoun that refers to Ronnie's house.