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4. The dog bit you. The dog was not mad.

The dog that bit you was not mad.
5. The chair is broken. I bought the chair yesterday.

The chair which I bought yesterday is broken.

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Use of relative pronouns:
• Who is used for people only.
• Which is used for animals and things.
• That is used for people, animals, and things.

Practice Time 5

Fill in the blanks with suitable relative pronouns.

1. I do not like people ___________ are always busy on their mobile phones.
2. It was the invention of the wheel ___________ changed the history of transport.

3. I know many poor people for ___________ this meal would be a banquet.
4. The cake ___________ she baked for us was delicious.

5. The baby ___________ nap had been interrupted wailed loudly.
6. This is the basket ___________ I bought from the fair.

7. The boy ___________ stole my watch has run away.
8. The tea ___________ we had in the morning was rejuvenating.

9. I know someone ___________ eats only fast food.
10. I like people ___________ speak the truth.

11. You should give away ___________ you do not need.
12. The gift ___________ he sent never reached me.

Let’s Learn Reflexive Pronouns

A reflexive pronoun is used when the object of a sentence is the same as its subject. They
include: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.
Look at the sentences below. The highlighted words are reflexive pronouns. Pronouns

She looked at herself in the mirror.
l
I burnt myself while I was cooking.
l
They blamed themselves for the mistake.
l

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