8 Relative Pronouns, Definition and Example Sentences
Why | Refers to reason | Do you know the reason why the market is closed today? |
When | Refers to time | The day when the concert takes place is Saturday. |
Where | Refers to places | This is the house where my son was born. |
Whose | Refers to possession | The boy whose phone just rang should stand up. |
That | Relates to people, animals and things | 12th September is the date that I was born. |
Who | Relates to people (Subject) | The musician who wrote this song is French. |
Whom | Relates to people (Object) | I know the boy whom sits next to you. |
Which | Relates to animals and objects | This is the cake which Mary made. |