Relative Pronouns?

Question 1

What are relative pronouns used for?

Answer 1

To connect short sentences or clauses to create longer, more fluid, sentences.

Question 2

What is a restrictive clause?

Answer 2

Clauses without commas

Question 3

What is a nonrestrictive caluse?

Answer 3

Clauses with commas.

Question 4

When can you omit a relative pronoun in Spanish?

Answer 4

Never.

Question 5

What relative pronoun do you use in a restrictive clause where no preposition or personal “a” precedes the relative pronoun?

Answer 5

Always use “que”.

Question 6

When do you use “el/los/la/las que”?

Answer 6

After preopositions, though the articles may be omitted after short prepositions such as “en”, “de”, and “con”.

Question 7

When do you use “el/la/los/las cual(es)”?

Answer 7

They are used interchangeably with “el/los/la/las que”, but are more formal. The definite article can never be omitted though.

Question 8

When do you use “quien(es)”?

Answer 8

• Only when the relative pronoun refers to people.
• Used if a preposition or personal “a” is necessary in a restrictive clause..
• In nonrestrictive clauses, especially when in written speech.

Question 9

What is meant by cuy(o/a/os/as)?

Answer 9

Whose.