English Grammar Guide


Defining Relative Clauses: The Subject Pronoun Defining the Object


Usage - Subject Pronoun Defining the Object

We can use a relative clause to give more information about the object. We don't need a second sentence.

  • 2 Sentences → 1 Sentence
  • Subject pronoun defining the object

Grammar - Subject Pronoun Defining the Object

We can use a subject pronoun to define the object when we mention it again.

We can use a relative clause instead of a subject pronoun when we mention it again in the same sentence.

We use who or that in place of the person.

We use which or that in place of the thing.

  • 2 Sentences → 1 Sentence
  • SUBJECT PRONOUNRELATIVE PRONOUN
  • PERSONwho/that
  • I saw a doctor. She could help me.
  • I saw a doctor who could help me.
  • THINGwhich/that
  • I went to a market. It sells antiques.
  • I went to the market which sells antiques.

Examples - 2 Sentences with Subject Pronoun

SENTENCE 1SENTENCE 2
I saw a doctor.He could help me.
I bought the dress.It was in the window.

Examples - SUBJECT PRONOUN RELATIVE PRONOUN (OBJECT)

I saw a doctor who could help me.
I saw a doctor that could help me.
I bought the dress which was in the window.
I bought the dress that was in the window.

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