Pronouns replace nouns and noun phrases! Relative pronouns are used to connect a phrase or clause to a noun or pronoun. Relative pronouns connect sentences and clauses. In the English language, there are just a few relative pronouns! Be careful! These words also function in other ways. Like all words in English, words are just words until they are given a specific job! Some examples are, “Which, that, whose, whoever, whomever, who and whom!” Words “When, why and where” can also function as relative pronouns. The word “Whom” is considered old English and should be avoided in everyday speech!