Relative Clauses: Who, Which and That - English Grammar Lesson
This lesson explains relative clauses: who, which and that in simple English, with rules and examples for students and exam preparation.
Rule
Who refers to people, which to things, and that to either in defining clauses. Non-defining clauses use commas.
Examples
- The girl who won is my cousin.
- The book, which I love, is old.
Common Mistake
| Incorrect | The man which called |
|---|---|
| Correct | The man who called |
Practice Tip
Write three original sentences about this topic, then check each one against the rule above.
Related: Parts of Speech and English Tenses.