{"id":4664,"date":"2025-06-01T15:17:35","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T15:17:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diznr.com\/?p=4664"},"modified":"2025-06-01T15:17:35","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T15:17:35","slug":"rapidex-english-speaking-course-grammar-17-pronouns-relative-pronouns-part-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/pdf\/rapidex-english-speaking-course-grammar-17-pronouns-relative-pronouns-part-12\/","title":{"rendered":"RAPIDEX ENGLISH SPEAKING COURSE GRAMMAR -17- PRONOUNS – RELATIVE PRONOUNS – PART-12"},"content":{"rendered":"

RAPIDEX ENGLISH SPEAKING COURSE GRAMMAR -17- PRONOUNS – RELATIVE PRONOUNS – PART-12<\/p>\n

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Rapidex English Speaking Course<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Grammar – 17: Pronouns<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Relative Pronouns (Part-12)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

What are Relative Pronouns?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

A relative pronoun<\/strong> is a pronoun that introduces a relative clause<\/strong> and connects it to a noun or pronoun in the main clause. It provides extra information<\/strong> about the noun.<\/p>\n

Common Relative Pronouns<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Relative Pronoun<\/strong><\/th>\nUsage<\/strong><\/th>\nExample<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Who<\/strong><\/td>\nRefers to people (as a subject)<\/td>\nThe boy who<\/strong> won the race is my friend.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Whom<\/strong><\/td>\nRefers to people (as an object)<\/td>\nShe is the girl whom<\/strong> I met yesterday.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Which<\/strong><\/td>\nRefers to animals or things<\/td>\nThis is the book which<\/strong> I borrowed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
That<\/strong><\/td>\nRefers to people, animals, or things (used instead of ‘who’ or ‘which’ in defining clauses)<\/td>\nThe car that<\/strong> he bought is expensive.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Whose<\/strong><\/td>\nShows possession<\/td>\nThe student whose<\/strong> book is missing should report it.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Types of Relative Clauses<\/strong><\/h3>\n

1. Defining Relative Clauses (Essential Information)<\/strong><\/h4>\n
    \n
  • Gives necessary information<\/strong> about the noun.<\/li>\n
  • Does NOT use commas ( , )<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • Example:\n
      \n
    • The man who lives next door<\/strong> is a doctor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      2. Non-Defining Relative Clauses (Extra Information)<\/strong><\/h4>\n
        \n
      • Provides extra details<\/strong> that are not necessary<\/strong> for identifying the noun.<\/li>\n
      • Uses commas ( , )<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      • Example:\n
          \n
        • My father, who is a retired officer<\/strong>, loves gardening.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Usage Rules and Examples<\/strong><\/h3>\n

          Who vs. Whom<\/strong><\/p>\n

            \n
          • Who<\/strong> is used as a subject<\/strong> (performs the action).\n
              \n
            • Example: The teacher who<\/strong> teaches us English is very kind.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
            • Whom<\/strong> is used as an object<\/strong> (receives the action).\n
                \n
              • Example: The person whom<\/strong> I called did not answer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Which vs. That<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  \n
                • Which<\/strong> is used for extra (non-defining) information<\/strong>.\n
                    \n
                  • Example: My laptop, which is very old<\/strong>, still works fine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
                  • That<\/strong> is used for essential (defining) information<\/strong>.\n
                      \n
                    • Example: The laptop that I bought yesterday<\/strong> is fast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Whose (For Possession)<\/strong><\/p>\n

                        \n
                      • Example: The boy whose<\/strong> father is a doctor won the prize.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                        Incorrect:<\/strong> The book who<\/strong> is on the table is mine.
                        Correct:<\/strong> The book which<\/strong> is on the table is mine.<\/p>\n

                        Incorrect:<\/strong> She is the girl which<\/strong> won the competition.
                        Correct:<\/strong> She is the girl who<\/strong> won the competition.<\/p>\n

                        Quick Exercise<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                        Fill in the blanks with the correct relative pronoun<\/strong> (who, whom, which, that, whose<\/strong>):<\/p>\n

                          \n
                        1. The boy _______ scored the highest marks is my cousin.<\/li>\n
                        2. This is the pen _______ I was looking for.<\/li>\n
                        3. The lady _______ I spoke to was very polite.<\/li>\n
                        4. He is the writer _______ books are famous worldwide.<\/li>\n
                        5. The movie _______ we watched last night was amazing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                          (Answers: 1. who, 2. which\/that, 3. whom, 4. whose, 5. which\/that<\/em>)<\/p>\n

                          Summary<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                          Relative Pronouns<\/strong> connect a clause to a noun and provide more information.
                          Who, Whom<\/strong> \u2192 for people, Which<\/strong> \u2192 for things, That<\/strong> \u2192 for people\/things, Whose<\/strong> \u2192 for possession.
                          Defining Clauses<\/strong> \u2192 No commas, Non-Defining Clauses<\/strong> \u2192 Use commas.<\/p>\n

                          \u00a0Would you like more examples or advanced exercises on Relative Pronouns?<\/strong><\/p>\n

                          Here is a detailed and easy explanation of:<\/p>\n

                          \n

                          \ud83d\udcd8 Rapidex English Speaking Course \u2013 Grammar-17<\/strong><\/h1>\n

                          \ud83d\udccc Part-12: Pronouns \u2013 Relative Pronouns (Relative Pronouns Explained in Hindi)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
                          \n

                          \ud83d\udd39 Relative Pronouns \u0915\u094d\u092f\u093e \u0939\u094b\u0924\u0947 \u0939\u0948\u0902?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

                          Relative Pronouns<\/strong> \u0910\u0938\u0947 pronouns \u0939\u094b\u0924\u0947 \u0939\u0948\u0902 \u091c\u094b \u0926\u094b \u0935\u093e\u0915\u094d\u092f\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u094b \u091c\u094b\u0921\u093c\u0924\u0947 \u0939\u0948\u0902<\/strong> \u0914\u0930 \u0915\u093f\u0938\u0940 noun \u092f\u093e pronoun \u0915\u0947 \u092c\u093e\u0930\u0947 \u092e\u0947\u0902 \u0905\u0927\u093f\u0915 \u091c\u093e\u0928\u0915\u093e\u0930\u0940 \u0926\u0947\u0924\u0947 \u0939\u0948\u0902\u0964<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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                          \u2705 Common Relative Pronouns<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                          Pronoun<\/th>\n\u0909\u092a\u092f\u094b\u0917<\/th>\n\u0909\u0926\u093e\u0939\u0930\u0923<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                          Who<\/strong><\/td>\n\u0935\u094d\u092f\u0915\u094d\u0924\u093f\u092f\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u0947 \u0932\u093f\u090f<\/td>\nThe boy who<\/strong> is playing is my brother.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                          Whom<\/strong><\/td>\n\u0935\u094d\u092f\u0915\u094d\u0924\u093f\u092f\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u0947 \u0932\u093f\u090f (object \u0915\u0947 \u0930\u0942\u092a \u092e\u0947\u0902)<\/td>\nThe girl whom<\/strong> you met is my cousin.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                          Which<\/strong><\/td>\n\u0935\u0938\u094d\u0924\u0941\u0913\u0902\/\u091c\u093e\u0928\u0935\u0930\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u0947 \u0932\u093f\u090f<\/td>\nThe book which<\/strong> I bought is interesting.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                          That<\/strong><\/td>\n\u0935\u094d\u092f\u0915\u094d\u0924\u093f \u092f\u093e \u0935\u0938\u094d\u0924\u0941 \u0926\u094b\u0928\u094b\u0902 \u0915\u0947 \u0932\u093f\u090f (Who\/Which \u0915\u093e \u0935\u093f\u0915\u0932\u094d\u092a)<\/td>\nThe car that<\/strong> he drives is new.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                          Whose<\/strong><\/td>\n\u0938\u094d\u0935\u093e\u092e\u093f\u0924\u094d\u0935 (possession) \u0926\u093f\u0916\u093e\u0928\u0947 \u0915\u0947 \u0932\u093f\u090f<\/td>\nThe man whose<\/strong> car was stolen is a teacher.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
                          \n

                          \ud83d\udd04 Use Cases: How Relative Pronouns Connect Sentences<\/strong><\/h2>\n

                          Example:<\/h3>\n
                            \n
                          1. This is the girl. She won the prize.
                            \n\u27a1\ufe0f This is the girl who<\/strong> won the prize.<\/li>\n
                          2. He is the author. You were talking about him.
                            \n\u27a1\ufe0f He is the author whom<\/strong> you were talking about.<\/li>\n
                          3. I bought a laptop. It is very fast.
                            \n\u27a1\ufe0f I bought a laptop which<\/strong> is very fast.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                            \n

                            \ud83e\udde0 Rules to Remember:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
                              \n
                            1. Who<\/strong> \u2013 Subject (person)
                              \n\u2013 The teacher who<\/strong> teaches us is strict.<\/em><\/li>\n
                            2. Whom<\/strong> \u2013 Object (person)
                              \n\u2013 The boy whom<\/strong> I met was polite.<\/em><\/li>\n
                            3. Whose<\/strong> \u2013 Possessive (\u0915\u093f\u0938\u0915\u093e)
                              \n\u2013 The woman whose<\/strong> son won the medal is happy.<\/em><\/li>\n
                            4. Which<\/strong> \u2013 Things, animals
                              \n\u2013 The dog which<\/strong> barked is mine.<\/em><\/li>\n
                            5. That<\/strong> \u2013 Both person and thing (often used in place of who\/which)
                              \n\u2013 The book that<\/strong> you gave me is useful.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                              \n

                              \u2757 Note:<\/h2>\n
                                \n
                              • “That”<\/strong> is commonly used in spoken English<\/strong>, especially in informal contexts.<\/li>\n
                              • Do not use comma (,)<\/strong> with “that”<\/strong> in restrictive clauses.\n
                                  \n
                                • \u2714\ufe0f The house that<\/strong> Jack built is old.<\/em><\/li>\n
                                • \u274c The house, that Jack built, is old.<\/em> (Incorrect)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                  \n

                                  \ud83d\udccb Practice Exercise:<\/h2>\n

                                  \ud83d\udc49 Fill in the blanks with correct Relative Pronouns:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                    \n
                                  1. The boy ____ is dancing is my cousin.<\/li>\n
                                  2. This is the book ____ I like most.<\/li>\n
                                  3. The man ____ car was stolen reported it to the police.<\/li>\n
                                  4. She is the woman ____ you spoke to.<\/li>\n
                                  5. The house ____ we visited was 100 years old.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                    \ud83d\udcdd Answers:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                      \n
                                    1. who<\/li>\n
                                    2. which \/ that<\/li>\n
                                    3. whose<\/li>\n
                                    4. whom<\/li>\n
                                    5. that \/ which<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                                      \n

                                      \ud83c\udfaf Summary Table:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                                      Relative Pronoun<\/th>\nRefers To<\/th>\nRole in Sentence<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                                      who<\/td>\nPerson<\/td>\nSubject<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                      whom<\/td>\nPerson<\/td>\nObject<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                      whose<\/td>\nPerson\/Thing<\/td>\nPossession<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                      which<\/td>\nThing\/Animal<\/td>\nSubject\/Object<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                                      that<\/td>\nPerson\/Thing<\/td>\nSubject\/Object<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
                                      \n

                                      \ud83d\udce5 Want More?<\/h2>\n

                                      Would you like:<\/p>\n

                                        \n
                                      • \ud83d\udcc4 A PDF file of this lesson?<\/li>\n
                                      • \ud83c\udfa5 Video explanation in Hindi?<\/li>\n
                                      • \ud83d\udcdd Worksheet with more exercises and answers?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                        Let me know, and I\u2019ll send it right away!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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