Who vs. Whom

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What is the difference between 'who' and 'whom'?

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'Who' is used as a subject, while 'whom' is used as an object in a sentence.

Front

When should you use 'who'?

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'Who' is used when referring to the subject of a verb.

Front

When should you use 'whom'?

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'Whom' is used when referring to the object of a verb or preposition.

Front

Identify the correct usage: '_____ is coming to dinner?'

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'Who' is correct because it is the subject of the sentence.

Front

Identify the correct usage: 'To _____ it may concern.'

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'Whom' is correct because it is the object of the preposition 'to'.

Front

Fill in the blank: '_____ did you invite to the party?'

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'Who' is correct as it is the subject of the verb 'invite'.

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Fill in the blank: 'I don't know _____ to ask for help.'

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'Whom' is correct as it is the object of the verb 'ask'.

Front

What is a common mistake when using 'who' and 'whom'?

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Many people use 'who' in place of 'whom' when it should be the object.

Front

How can you determine whether to use 'who' or 'whom'?

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If you can replace the word with 'he' or 'she', use 'who'. If you can replace it with 'him' or 'them', use 'whom'.

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What is the role of 'who' in a sentence?

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'Who' acts as the subject of the verb.