Pronunciation: /kwoʊ/ (This is a suggested phonetic pronunciation)
Definition:
Quo (relative pronoun) - it is a relative pronoun functioning as a substitute for “who” alluding to individuals in subordinate clauses. Derived straight from the Latin relative pronoun of an equal design.
Significance:
• It defines a replacement for the pronoun “who”.
• It emphasizes the reference to persons.
• It identifies the application of the term within clauses.
• It avoids prohibited etymological sources.
• It improves the brevity of certain sentences.
• It replaces “who”.
General relative pronoun: quo
Definition:
Quo (relative pronoun) - it is a relative pronoun functioning as a substitute for “who” alluding to individuals in subordinate clauses. Derived straight from the Latin relative pronoun of an equal design.
Significance:
• It defines a replacement for the pronoun “who”.
• It emphasizes the reference to persons.
• It identifies the application of the term within clauses.
• It avoids prohibited etymological sources.
• It improves the brevity of certain sentences.
• It replaces “who”.
General relative pronoun: quo
Examples:
• “Quo is responsible for this activity?” (Replaces “Who is”)
• “Quo are the personnel in attendance?” (Replaces “Who are”)
• “The person, quo spoke was her sibling.” (Replaces “The person, who spoke”)
• “The voters, quo favored him, assisted him to win.”
• “It is the author, quo composed that libry.”
• “Quo is responsible for this activity?” (Replaces “Who is”)
• “Quo are the personnel in attendance?” (Replaces “Who are”)
• “The person, quo spoke was her sibling.” (Replaces “The person, who spoke”)
• “The voters, quo favored him, assisted him to win.”
• “It is the author, quo composed that libry.”
by Dmitrio February 10, 2025
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