RAPIDEX ENGLISH SPEAKING COURSE GRAMMAR -17- PRONOUNS – INTERROGATIVE PRONOUNS – PART-13.

RAPIDEX ENGLISH SPEAKING COURSE GRAMMAR -17- PRONOUNS – INTERROGATIVE PRONOUNS – PART-13.

 RAPIDEX ENGLISH SPEAKING COURSE

GRAMMAR – 17: PRONOUNS

INTERROGATIVE PRONOUNS – PART 13

 What are Interrogative Pronouns?

Interrogative pronouns are used to ask questions. They help us inquire about people, things, or choices.

 Common interrogative pronouns:

• Who → Refers to a person (subject).
• Whom → Refers to a person (object).
• Whose → Refers to possession.
• What → Refers to things or information.
• Which → Refers to a choice between options.

 Examples of Interrogative Pronouns in Sentences

Who is calling me? (Person – Subject)
Whom did you meet at the party? (Person – Object)
Whose book is this? (Possession)
What is your favorite color? (Thing or information)
Which dress do you like more? (Choice between options)

 Difference Between “Who” and “Whom”

Who → Used as a subject in a sentence.
Whom → Used as an object in a sentence.

Examples:

• Who is coming to the meeting? (Subject)
• Whom did you invite to the meeting? (Object)

Tip: If you can replace it with “he/she”, use “who”. If you can replace it with “him/her”, use “whom”.

 Difference Between “What” and “Which”

What → Used when there are many possibilities.
Which → Used when the options are limited.

Examples:

• What is your favorite hobby? (Any hobby)
• Which do you prefer, tea or coffee? (Limited choice)

 Practice Sentences (Fill in the blanks)

___ is knocking at the door? (Who/Whom)
___ mobile phone is yours? (Whose/What)
___ are you talking to? (Who/Whom)
___ of these pens do you like the most? (Which/What)
___ is the capital of France? (What/Which)

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Interrogative Pronouns are used to ask questions and include words like who, whom, whose, which, and what. Here’s a brief overview:

Interrogative Pronouns Explained

1. Who – Used to ask about a person (subject).

   • Example: Who is coming to the party?

2. Whom – Used to ask about a person (object).

   • Example: Whom did you call?

3. Whose – Used to ask about possession.

   • Example: Whose book is this?

4. Which – Used to ask about one or more items from a known set.

   • Example: Which color do you prefer?

5. What – Used to ask about information or things.

   • Example: What is your name?

Examples in Sentences

• Who is knocking at the door?

• Whom are you inviting to the event?

• Whose keys are these on the table?

• Which dress should I wear tonight?

• What are you thinking about?

Practice Exercise

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate interrogative pronoun:

1. ______ is your best friend?

2. ______ are you going to meet today?

3. ______ car is parked outside?

4. ______ of these books is yours?

5. ______ is the capital of France?

Answers:

1. Who

2. Whom

3. Whose

4. Which

5. What

For a more in-depth understanding and additional exercises, you might find the Rapidex English Speaking Course PDF helpful. It covers various grammar topics, including pronouns, and provides exercises for practice