Definition
A relative pronoun is a word that introduces a dependent (or relative) clause and connects it to an independent clause. A clause beginning with a relative pronoun is poised to answer questions such as Which one? How many? or What kind? Who, whom, what, which, and that are all relative pronouns.
Who: Refers to a person (as the verb’s subject)
The woman who came to the door left flowers for you.
Whom: Refers to a person (as the verb’s object)
I am not sure whom this book belongs to.
Which: Refers to an animal or thing
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What: Refers to a nonliving thing
Is this what you were talking about?
That: Refers to a person, animal, or thing
She finally visited the coffee shop that had such great reviews.
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