What are the rules to use relative pronoun?

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The main rules for relative pronouns are related to clauses, subject-verb agreement, and more. Let's take a look at them in detail:

·       In case, the relative pronoun is the subject of the relative clause, it cannot be omitted. If it acts as the object, it can sometimes be omitted, especially in r

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