Which of the following is a relative pronoun?a)itb)whoc)whichd)both b ...
The relative pronouns in the English language are "who," "whom," "whose," "which," and "that."
Therefore, the correct answer is "d) both b and c," as "who" and "which" are both relative pronouns.
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Which of the following is a relative pronoun?a)itb)whoc)whichd)both b ...
D) both b and c
A relative pronoun is a pronoun that introduces a relative clause, which provides more information about a noun. In this case, both "who" and "which" are relative pronouns. "Who" is used for people, while "which" is used for things or animals. For example:
- The woman who lives next door is very friendly.
- The book which is on the table is mine.
Which of the following is a relative pronoun?a)itb)whoc)whichd)both b ...
Relative Pronouns:
Relative pronouns are pronouns that introduce relative clauses. They are used to connect a clause or phrase to a noun or pronoun and establish a relationship between them.
Examples of Relative Pronouns:
- who
- whom
- which
- that
- whose
Explanation:
In the given options, the relative pronouns are 'who' and 'which'. Let's analyze each option to understand why they are relative pronouns.
a) it: 'it' is not a relative pronoun. It is a personal pronoun used to refer to something that is already mentioned or is known.
Example: The book is on the table. It is a great read. ('it' refers back to the book)
b) who: 'who' is a relative pronoun used for people.
Example: The person who called you is my brother. ('who' introduces the relative clause 'who called you')
c) which: 'which' is a relative pronoun used for animals or things.
Example: The car which I bought last week is very fast. ('which' introduces the relative clause 'which I bought last week')
d) both b and c: This option is correct because both 'who' and 'which' are relative pronouns. 'who' is used for people, and 'which' is used for animals or things.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'D' - both b and c.