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In a relative clause, what does the relative pronoun 'who' refer to?
In a relative clause, what does the relative pronoun 'who' refer to?
- Places
- Inanimate objects
- People (correct)
- Animals
What is the role of a relative clause in a sentence?
What is the role of a relative clause in a sentence?
- To provide additional information about a noun in the main clause (correct)
- To indicate the subject of the main clause
- To change the tense of the main clause
- To separate the main clause from the subordinate clause
What is the function of a relative pronoun?
What is the function of a relative pronoun?
- To separate the main clause from the subordinate clause
- To indicate the tense of the main clause
- To introduce a relative clause and connect it to the main clause (correct)
- To modify a verb in the main clause
Study Notes
Relative Clauses and Pronouns
- In a relative clause, the relative pronoun 'who' refers to a person or people.
Function of Relative Pronouns
- A relative pronoun, such as 'who', 'which', or 'that', serves to introduce a relative clause and links it to the main clause.
Role of Relative Clauses
- A relative clause provides additional information about a noun in the main clause, making the sentence more specific and descriptive.
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Test your knowledge of relative clauses and relative pronouns with this quiz. Identify the function of a relative pronoun and understand its role within a relative clause. Sharpen your understanding of how 'who' refers to a specific antecedent and learn about the essential role of relative clauses in constructing complex sentences.
