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What parts of speech is who?

"Who" can be a few different parts of speech, depending on its function in a sentence:

* Pronoun: This is the most common use of "who." It acts as a subject or object pronoun, replacing a noun that refers to a person.

* Subject: *Who* are you?

* Object: I know *who* did it.

* Interrogative Adjective: When used to ask a question about a specific person, "who" acts as an adjective modifying a noun.

* *Who* is the author of this book? (Modifies "author")

* Relative Pronoun: "Who" can introduce a relative clause, providing additional information about a noun in the main clause.

* The woman *who* lives next door is a doctor. (Relates to "woman")

Let me know if you'd like examples of other parts of speech!

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