How many types of relative pronouns are there?

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Here's the list of different types of pronouns:

Types of Relative Pronoun

Example

Who

The student who won the award is very intelligent.

Whom

The person whom I met was very funny.

Whose

He is the same artist whose painting was sold for a high price.

Which

The book which I read was interesting.

That

The house that I bought is known for its location.

Whoever/Whomever

·       Give this bottle to whoever need it. (whoever is the subject of the verb)

·       I will support whomever the team chooses. (whomever is the object of the verb. )

Whichever/Whatever

·       "You can choose whichever dish you want to have.

·       I will do whatever you say.

 

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