The relative pronoun as object

Unit 138. The relative pronoun as object

Explanation:

1. Subject and object

2. Leaving out the relative pronoun

3. Who and whom

A relative pronoun such as who or that can be the subject of a relative clause:

. Harriet talked to a couple who were staying at the camp-site.

  (they were staying at the camp-site).

. The postcard that came this morning was form Harriet.

  (It came this morning)

A relative pronoun can also be the object of a relative clause:

. Mike and Harriet are visiting a woman who they met on holiday.

  (They met her on holiday)

. The old castle that we visited was really interesting.

  (We visited it)

¡ Remember that we cannot leave out a pronoun when it is the subject of a relative clause!

  The man who spoke to Vicky is Sarah's boss

Practice:

A. Subject and object

B. Leaving out the relative pronoun

C. Leaving out the relative pronoun