Relative clauses
Who, Which and That in Defining Relative Clauses Relative pronouns "who," "which," and "that" play a crucial role in defining relative clauses by connecting additional information to the main clause. These pronouns can serve both as subjects and objects within these clauses. The kitten which is in the box is cute. Did you see the girl who was running in the forest? They live in a house which is very old. I don't know the people who are swimming in the lake. Relative Pronouns as Subjects 1. ** Who ** - Refers specifically to people. - **As a Subject**: Describes the person performing the action in the clause. - Example : "The person who ordered the pizza hasn't arrived yet." - In this sentence, "who" acts as the subject carrying out the action of ordering the pizza. 2. ** Which ** - Refers to animals or things. - **As a Subject**: Describes the animal or thing performing the action in the clause. - Example :