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You use w__ after certain words, especially verbs and adjectives, to introduce a clause where you talk about the identity of a person or a group of people.You use who after certain words, especially verbs and adjectives, to introduce a clause where you talk about the identity of a person or a group of people.
Police have not been able to find out who was responsible for the forgeries.
I went over to start up a conversation, asking her who she knew at the party.
You know who these people are.
word who
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pronoun
You use who in questions when you ask about the name or identity of a person or group of people.
Who's there?
Who is the least popular man around here?
Who do you work for?
Who do you suppose will replace her on the show?
'You reminded me of somebody.'—'Who?'
You use who at the beginning of a relative clause when specifying the person or group of people you are talking about or when giving more information about them.
There are those who eat out for a special occasion, or treat themselves.
The woman, who needs constant attention, is cared for by relatives.
The hijacker gave himself up to police, who are now questioning him.
conjunction
You use who after certain words, especially verbs and adjectives, to introduce a clause where you talk about the identity of a person or a group of people.
Police have not been able to find out who was responsible for the forgeries.
I went over to start up a conversation, asking her who she knew at the party.
You know who these people are.
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