Relative pronouns

Question 1

When does “où” replace a prepositional phrase?

Answer 1

After a definite article

Question 2

When does “que” replace a prepositional phrase?

Answer 2

After an indefinite article

Question 3

When are “duquel” , “de laquelle” etc. used?

Answer 3

When “de” forms part of a complex preposition

When “de” follows a noun governed by a preposition, “au sujet de”

Question 4

When is “dont” used?

Answer 4

“Dont” replaces a noun which would otherwise be preceded by the preposition “de”. (Dont = de + noun)

Question 5

What are the English equivalents of “dont”?

Answer 5

“Of which”, “whose”, “about which”, “from which”

Question 6

What forms do “à” and “lequel” take when combined?

Answer 6

auquel, auxquels, à laquelle, auxquelles

Question 7

How do you know whether to use “qui” or “lequel/laquelle” etc.?

What is the exception to this rule?

Answer 7

“qui” is used for HUMAN antecedents, “lequel” etc. are used for NON-HUMAN antecedants.

The exception to this is after the prepositions “entre” and “parmi”. “Lequel” must be used after these regardless of if the antecedent is human or not.