Relative

=Relative Pronouns=

Definition
A relative pronoun by definition is a pronoun used to introduce a subordinate clause.

Examples:
Common relative pronouns are: whom, who, which, and what. Other relative pronouns include words ending in "-ever", (whoever, whenever, ect.) and "-soever" (whatsoever).

Definite Relatives:
A definite relative pronoun is a relative pronoun that refers to an antecedent. Such as, the word "who" in the sentence, //He was the one who caught the robber.//

Indefnite Relatives:
An indefinite relative pronoun is a relaive pronoun that does not refer to a specific antecedent. Such as "whenever" in the sentence, //We'll meet up at the park whenever.//

Excercises:
Try to find the relative pronouns in these sentences:


 * Which one of you has my yoyo?
 * Just give that old broken toy to whoever you want.
 * "Which one of them took it?" "I have no idea whatsoever."