120 Rules of English Grammar

Usage of Relative Pronouns - who,  whom , which    and   that (1) “ Who ” and “ whom ” are mainly used for people. However, these pronouns can also be used to refer to animals that are mentioned by name and domesticated by people (i.e. Domestic Animals) . Examples: The witnesses whom I interviewed gave conflicting evidence. [Used for people] The people who just boarded the plane are in a rock band. [Used for people]  The vacuum scared our dog Rocky, who was sleeping on the rug. [Used for a pet] (2) “ Which ” is used for animals in general or things (i.e. Non- domestic Animals and Non-living things). Examples: Vinita visited the park with a dog, which likes to chase squirrels. [Used for an animal] The bomb, which killed 15 people, was the worst of a series of terrorist outrages. [Used for a non-living thing] (3) “ That ” can be used for people, animals or things (i.e. No restrictions)  Examples:  The car that Jasprit bought runs on electricity and...

                                                                            “Both” and “not” cannot be used together In such case, we can use “ Neither...nor ” which is used when we want to say that two or more things are not true. Examples: Both Ram and Shyam are not going to visit this place. [ Incorrect ]  Neither Ram nor Shyam is going to visit this place. [ Correct ] This is a war which both sides cannot win. [ Incorrect ] This is a war which neither side can win. [ Correct ] NOTE : “ Neither ” allows us to make a negative statement about two people or things at the same time. “ Neither ” goes before singular countable nouns. We use it to say “ not either ’ in relation to two things.