Grammar Explanation
Relative pronouns are used to introduce a clause that provides more information about a noun. Here are the three most common ones :
• Who refers to people. It is the subject of the relative clause.
Example:
- "This is the teacher who helped me pass the test."
• Which refers to things or animals. It is used to add details about objects.
Example:
- "I bought a book which is very interesting."
• That can refer to people, things, or animals. Often used instead of who or which in defining clauses.
Example:
"This is the movie that I was talking about."
• Key Rules
- Use who for people: “The man who called me is my neighbor. ”
- Use which for things or animals: “The car which I bought is red.”
- Use that for people, things, or animals in defining clauses (when the information is essential to the meaning) : “The song that you like is playing.”