Certainly! Here's a clear explanation of who versus whom :
Who vs. Whom: Understanding the Difference
1. Basic Rule
- Who is used as a subject of a sentence or clause. It performs the action.
- Whom is used as an object of a verb or preposition. It receives the action.
2. How to Decide Which to Use
Try replacing who/whom with he/she or him/her :
- If he/she fits, use who.
- If him/her fits, use whom.
3. Examples
Sentence Example| Explanation
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Who is coming to the party?| "He is coming" → subject → who
To whom did you give the book?| "You gave the book to him" → object →
whom
Who wrote this letter?| "He wrote this letter" → subject → who
The person whom I met was kind.| "I met him" → object → whom
4. Additional Notes
- In casual speech, many people use who instead of whom , especially in questions.
- In formal writing, it’s better to use whom correctly.
If you want, I can also provide some practice sentences or tips on mastering this distinction!
