Demonstrative Pronouns
A demonstrative pronoun points out a noun.
- From this bench, you get a great view of the Eiffel Tower.
This points out the specific bench.
The
demonstrative pronouns are:
this,
that,
these, and
those.
Distance and location are very important with
demonstrative pronouns.
For subjects that are close, use
this (singular) and
these (plural).
For subjects that are at a distance, use
that (singular) and
those (plural).
Interrogative Pronouns
An
interrogative pronoun introduces an interrogative sentence, or question.
- What is at the top of the Eiffel Tower?
What is the interrogative pronoun.
The
interrogative pronouns are:
what,
which,
who,
whom, and
whose.
Relative Pronouns
A
relative pronoun introduces a subordinate clause, or dependent clause. It relates the subordinate clause to the independent clause.
- Is this the bridge that I must take to get to the Eiffel Tower?.
When is the relative pronoun.
The relative pronouns are:
that,
which,
who,
whom,
whose.
*On a side note, when and where are relative adverbs, not relative pronouns.