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Can and be used as relative pronouns?

No, "and" cannot be used as a relative pronoun.

Relative pronouns connect a dependent clause (a clause that cannot stand alone) to an independent clause (a clause that can stand alone). They also act as the subject or object of the dependent clause. Here are some common relative pronouns:

* who (refers to people)

* whom (refers to people, used as the object of the verb or preposition)

* whose (shows possession)

* which (refers to things)

* that (refers to people or things)

"And" is a conjunction, which connects words, phrases, or clauses.

Here's an example of how to use a relative pronoun:

* The dog that barked at me was very large.

"That" is the relative pronoun connecting the dependent clause ("that barked at me") to the independent clause ("The dog was very large").

Let me know if you'd like more examples or have any other questions!

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