A relative pronoun is a word that relates to the noun or pronoun which we use before it.
Kind of relative pronouns
- Who
- Whose
- Whom
- Which
- That
- What
Use of who and whom
Relative Pronouns, who (subjective case) and whom (objective case) both we use for humans.

- I met Alexander, whom you invited.
- This is the boy who works diligently.
- The woman who lived there died today.
- This is the boy whom all praises.
- The man who is wearing a white shirt is a teacher.
- My son, who is learning English.
- The man who is honest is trusted.
- Linda is the girl whom he loves.
- The boy who was lazy was sleeping.
- The boys who were latent were learning.
- I who am your friend will help you.

Use of which
This relative Pronoun we use for the nonliving, animal, the whole sentence, and for the choice.
- The moment, which is lost, is lost forever.
- The book which you bought is helpful.
- This is the house which belongs to me.
- The flower which is in this garden is not for sale.
- This is the dog which bit me.
- He has the picture which you needed.
For the whole clause and sentences.
- The girl was said to be drunk, which was not the truth.
- He said he saw me in the garden, which was a lie.
- You are here, which is fortunate.
- He has paid off his debt, which is a proof of his honesty.
For choice
- The mother knows which of his children is hungry.
- Which of the following players has won.
- Which of these gentlemen is Mr. John.
Use of whose (Relative Pronoun)
This relative pronoun, we use for humans only for formal English.
- This is the boy whose father lives in London
- The boy whose family always supports you is my friend.
- Linda is the girl whose parents are poor.
The below-underlined sentences are correct for the exam purpose, but without underlining, sentences are correct for modern English.
- The dog whose name was Tommy
- The dog, the name of which was Tommy.
- A triangle whose three sides are equal.
- A triangle, the three sides of which are equal.
- A house whose walls are painted looks beautiful.
- A house the walls of which are painted looks beautiful.
- This machine, whose cost is high.
- The machine, the cost of which is high.
Use of that (Relative Pronoun)
- We use it after man & animal, two antecedents.
- We use it after (All, everything, nothing, the only, the same, any, the few, and the little).
- One can use after superlative degree, and after interrogative pronoun.
After two antecedents.
- The yoga teacher and his dog, that are generally seen around.
- The man and his book that were seen yesterday.
- The girl and her doll that were near the school.
After (All, everything, nothing, the only, the same, any, the few, and the little)
- All that glitters is not gold.
- I have given you everything that I had.
- He got the few books that he lost yesterday.
- I do nothing that can hurt you.
- This is the only medicine that can save her.
- You have asked the same question that he asked.
- She has got the little money that he deserves.
With superlative degree
- She is the most beautiful girl that I have ever seen.
- This is the worst movie that I have ever seen.
- You are the finest friend that I knew.
- This is the tallest building that one can see from a distance.
After interrogative pronoun
- What is there that is impossible for God?
- Who is there that is making a noise?
- What is it that has disturbed you?
- Whose is this dress that looks beautiful?
Use of what (Relative Pronoun)
It does not have an antecedent.
- I say what I mean.
- I mean what I say.
- What is done can not be undone?
- He found what he was looking for?
- You can wear whatever you want?