English Language Arts
Grade 6
15 min
Identify relative pronouns
Identify relative pronouns
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Define what a relative pronoun is and explain its function.
Identify the most common relative pronouns (who, whom, whose, which, that) in sentences.
Locate the relative clause introduced by a relative pronoun.
Identify the antecedent that a relative pronoun refers to.
Differentiate between relative pronouns and interrogative pronouns.
Correctly use relative pronouns to combine simple sentences into more complex ones.
Explain how relative pronouns add detail and clarity to writing.
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In this lesson, you'll discover relative pronouns, powerful little words that help connect ideas and add important...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Relative PronounA word that introduces a relative clause and connects it to a noun or pronoun (called the antecedent) in the main part of the sentence. They act like bridges between ideas.The student *who* won the award smiled brightly.
Relative ClauseA type of dependent clause that begins with a relative pronoun and describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun in the main sentence. It cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.The book *that I read yesterday* was exciting.
AntecedentThe noun or pronoun that a relative pronoun refers back to and modifies. It's the person, place, or thing that the relative clause is giving more information about.The dog, *which* barked loudly, chased the squirrel. (Antecedent: dog)
WhoA relative pronoun used to refe...
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Key Rules & Conventions
Function of Relative Pronouns
Relative pronouns introduce a relative clause and connect it to an antecedent in the main sentence.
They act as both a pronoun (referring to a noun) and a conjunction (joining two parts of a sentence). This helps to combine sentences and add descriptive detail without creating choppy sentences.
Identifying Relative Pronouns
The most common relative pronouns are: who, whom, whose, which, and that.
Look for these specific words when they are used to introduce a clause that describes a noun or pronoun that came before it in the sentence. They are not asking a question.
Matching Relative Pronoun to Antecedent
Use 'who,' 'whom,' and 'whose' for people. Use 'which' and 'that' for animals or thing...
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Challenging
The sentence 'My friend, that lives in Brazil, sent me a letter' has an error. How should it be revised for correctness, based on the tutorial's rules?
A.My friend, who lives in Brazil, sent me a letter.
B.My friend that lives in Brazil sent me a letter.
C.My friend, whose lives in Brazil, sent me a letter.
D.My friend whom lives in Brazil sent me a letter.
Challenging
Read this argument: 'Zoos are beneficial. They provide a safe home for endangered animals that might not survive in the wild.' How does the relative pronoun 'that' help the author make this argument?
A.It asks a question about why animals are endangered.
B.It connects the specific evidence ('might not survive in the wild') to the animals being discussed.
C.It shows that the author owns the endangered animals.
D.It introduces an opposing viewpoint about zoos.
Challenging
In which sentence is the word 'which' used as an interrogative pronoun instead of a relative pronoun?
A.The path, which was covered in leaves, was hard to see.
B.I have to decide which option is best.
C.Which of these books is yours?
D.He gave me the gift, which was wrapped in blue paper.
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