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Relative Clauses.

The document explains relative clauses, which provide additional information about nouns. It outlines the usage of different relative pronouns: 'who' for people, 'where' for places, 'whose' for possession, 'which' for animals and things, and 'that' for defining clauses. Examples are provided for each pronoun to illustrate their application in sentences.

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Relative Clauses.

The document explains relative clauses, which provide additional information about nouns. It outlines the usage of different relative pronouns: 'who' for people, 'where' for places, 'whose' for possession, 'which' for animals and things, and 'that' for defining clauses. Examples are provided for each pronoun to illustrate their application in sentences.

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A relative clause is a part The woman who lives next door is a doctor.

of a sentence that My car, which I bought last year, has


already broken down.
describes or gives more
information about a noun. The student whose laptop was stolen is
very upset.
1
Who: Refers to people. 4 Which: Refers to animals and things.
Example: The teacher who inspired me is Example: The movie which we watched last
retiring. night was thrilling.
Usage: Used to give more information about a Usage: Used to provide more information
person. about things or animals.

5 That: Can refer to people, animals, and things


2 Where: Refers to places. (used in defining relative clauses).
Example: This is the hospital where my mom Example: The car that I bought is red.
used to work Usage: Used to give essential information
Usage: Used to give information about place about the noun.

3 Whose: Indicates possession.


Example: The writer whose book I read is very
talented.
Usage: Used to show that something belongs
to someone.

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