Relative Pronouns

Relative pronouns introduce the relative clause. They are used to make clear what is being talked about in a sentence. They describe something more about the subject or the object.

The relative pronouns are:

Example:

• The car that was stolen was the one they loved most.
• A person who loves nature is a good person.
• Our school, which was founded in 1995, is being renovated.
• I will accept whichever party dress you buy me on Valentine’s Day.
• Whoever you are behind this great initiative, I want to thank you.

Definition of Relative Pronouns:

A relative pronoun works as a connector between two clauses. It introduces a relative clause. Relative pronouns are that, which, who, whom, whose.

Example of Relative Pronouns: 

• Robert is a king who rules the seven kingdoms.
• The seven kingdoms which are ruled by different houses answers to him.
• Robert only trusts Ned who is a friend of him.
• Ned is the governor of the kingdom which is vast.
• They have a slogan that is “winter is coming”.
• Don’t make comments that are not appropriate in this situation.
• I don’t know whose car is this.
• I know whom you are dating.
• I heard stories that were not good at all.
• Give me the book which is on the table.
• The person whom you met yesterday is a doctor.
• I bought a cricket bat which belonged to Bradman.
• The questions that have been asked cannot be answered.
• I don’t know whose bat it was.
• We made a deal which is satisfactory.