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Oto Maia Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary

Pronouns

Hello, i have doubt about the following pronouns: what, which, who and whose. We can't use auxiliary verbs when they are subjects. How can i identify their functions? Anyone can give me examples using them with and without auxiliary verbs, please? I would appreciate.
  

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Hello, Oto—and welcome to English Forums. Oto Maia about the following pronouns: what, which, who and whose. We can't use auxiliary verbs when they are subjects.

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  • We can't use auxiliary verbs when they are subjects.
  • Of course you can: I don't know who can come today .
  • Perhaps you are confused about some grammar rule you read.
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Hello, Oto—and welcome to English Forums.
Oto Maiaabout the following pronouns: what, which, who and whose. We can't use auxiliary verbs when they are subjects.
Of course you can: I don't know who can come today.
Perhaps you are confused about some grammar rule you read. Could you explain more?
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Hi Mister Micawber, the grammar rule that i read it's the following: "when what, which, who and whose were the subject in a Interrogative sentence, the auxiliary verb won't be used. It is my fault to not specify the "Interrogative sentence". So, how can i use them with and without auxiliary verbs in a interrogative sentence? Thanks for answer. Sorry for my delay. Keep the good work ;D
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Ah, I see.

As a subject (and with no auxiliary):

Who opened the door?
Which dog bites?

As an object (and with an auxiliary):

Whose key do you have?
Which coat did you wear?

Does that help, Ota?
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Yes, it does help. I appreciate you help Micawber. ;D
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