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The new movie is about a boy _____________ has lost his parents in a car accident.
The new movie is about a boy _____________ has lost his parents in a car accident.
who
That's the book _____________ I recommended reading in class.
That's the book _____________ I recommended reading in class.
that
Did you write back to the person _____________ offered you a job?
Did you write back to the person _____________ offered you a job?
who
There are several reasons _____________ I am not allowed to give you any information.
There are several reasons _____________ I am not allowed to give you any information.
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My sister was born at a time _____________ my dad was out of work.
My sister was born at a time _____________ my dad was out of work.
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Study Notes
Relative Pronouns Usage
- "Who" is used for defining people, as in "a boy who has lost his parents".
- "Whose" indicates possession, referring to "the young man whose wife left him".
- "Which" introduces non-defining clauses or can refer to objects, as shown in "the DVD recorder which I bought".
- "That" can serve a similar role to "which" but is often used in defining clauses (e.g., "the book that I recommended").
- "Where" specifies a location, such as "the hotel where you are staying".
- "When" relates to time, applicable in "It was midnight when the first rescue team arrived".
- "Why" is used to introduce reasons, as in "there are several reasons why I am not allowed to give you information".
Sentence Structure Examples
- Example of person: "the boy who has lost his parents"
- Example of possession: "the young man whose wife left him"
- Example of an item or object: "the DVD recorder which I bought"
- Example of a reason: "reasons why I am not allowed to give information"
Contextual Usage
- Conveying Relationships: Utilize relative pronouns to connect clauses and provide clarity on relationships between subjects (people, objects, or concepts).
- Adding Detail: Enhance the description of nouns by adding clauses that provide important information.
- Formality in Language: Using relative pronouns can elevate the sophistication of the writing compared to simpler sentence structures.
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Test your knowledge of relative pronouns in English with this engaging quiz. Complete the sentences using the correct pronouns from the list provided. This quiz is designed to help enhance your understanding of sentence structure and grammar.
