1. Who/Whom/Whose
* Who is coming to the party? (Subject of the clause)
* I know whom you are talking about. (Object of the preposition)
* The man whose car was stolen is calling the police. (Possessive)
2. That
* I believe that he is innocent. (Subject of the clause)
* She said that she would be late. (Object of the verb)
* This is the house that Jack built. (Object of the preposition)
3. Which
* The book which I borrowed from the library is very interesting. (Object of the verb)
* I don't know which one to choose. (Object of the preposition)
4. What
* What you said was very hurtful. (Subject of the verb)
* I can't believe what I just saw. (Object of the verb)
5. Whoever/Whomever/Whosever
* Whoever wins the election will have a lot of work to do. (Subject of the verb)
* You can give the gift to whomever you choose. (Object of the preposition)
* Whosever car is parked in the driveway is blocking my way. (Possessive)
Important Notes:
* Relative pronouns connect a noun clause to the main clause.
* They can act as the subject, object, or possessive in the noun clause.
* That can often be omitted, especially in informal speech.
* Some relative pronouns have specific uses (e.g., who for people, which for things, what for unspecified things).
These examples show how noun clauses with relative pronouns function within sentences to provide further information about the main noun. They add depth and complexity to your writing, allowing you to express more intricate thoughts and ideas.