- who for people · which for things · that for both (in defining clauses)
- where for places · whose for possession
- In non-defining clauses (between commas), don't use that: My sister, who lives in Leeds, is a nurse.
| pronoun | used for | example |
|---|---|---|
| who | people | The man who called is my boss. |
| which | things | The book which I read was long. |
| that | people or things | The car that I bought is red. |
| where | places | That's the café where we met. |
| whose | possession | She's the girl whose dog is lost. |
Examples
- The woman who lives next door is a pilot.people
- Is this the bus that goes to the airport?things
- That's the hotel where we stayed.place
- I have a friend whose father is famous.possession
- Paris, which is my favourite city, is beautiful.non-defining: commas
✅ Exercises
9 exercises: choose the right answer or type the missing word. Score 70% to complete the topic.