Understanding Relative Pronouns

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What is the correct usage of 'who' and 'that'?

'Who' is used for living things and 'That' for inanimate objects.

When should a comma be used with relative pronouns?

A comma is used for essential clauses but not for non-essential clauses.

Which style guide provides guidelines on when to use 'which' and 'that'?

Strunk & White's The Elements of Style

In which type of clause is a comma not used to separate the relative clause from the rest of the sentence?

Essential clause

What is the difference between 'which' and 'that' when beginning a clause?

'Which' begins a non-essential clause, while 'that' begins an essential clause.

Learn about relative pronouns, which are words used to connect a noun with an adjective clause. Discover how relative pronouns can function as subjects or objects in a sentence, and how they introduce relative clauses.

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