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A preposition can indeed answer what or whom in a question. This depends on the question and the needed answer.
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Can whom function as the object of a preposition?
Yes, "whom" can be the object of a preposition (for whom, with whom, of whom, etc.).
Is whom a preposition?
No. Whom is the objective form of the pronoun "who." It is not used as a preposition.
Is whom always preceded by a preposition?
No. It is commonly preceded by a preposition because it is the objective form of "who." You could say "who called whom" without using a preposition.
When to use 'whom'?
'Whom' is used as the object of a sentence, typically following a preposition or a verb. Use 'whom' when referring to the object of a verb or a preposition, while 'who' is used as the subject. For example, you would say "To whom did you give the book?" because 'whom' is the object of the preposition 'to.'
Is whom a indirect object?
The pronoun 'whom' is the objective form, however, whom functions as the object of a preposition as an interrogative pronoun and a relative pronoun.An interrogative pronoun introduces a question:To whom do I give my completed application? (object of the preposition 'to')A relative pronoun introduces a relative clause which gives information about the antecedent:The customer for whom we made the cake will pick it up at four. (object of the preposition 'for')
Can whom function as the object of a preposition?
Yes, "whom" can be the object of a preposition (for whom, with whom, of whom, etc.).
Is whom a preposition?
No. Whom is the objective form of the pronoun "who." It is not used as a preposition.
Is whom always preceded by a preposition?
No. It is commonly preceded by a preposition because it is the objective form of "who." You could say "who called whom" without using a preposition.
Correct grammar-both of whom?
Yes, as whom is the object of the preposition of.
What is the correct use for the word whom?
after a preposition
Is whom a indirect object?
The pronoun 'whom' is the objective form, however, whom functions as the object of a preposition as an interrogative pronoun and a relative pronoun.An interrogative pronoun introduces a question:To whom do I give my completed application? (object of the preposition 'to')A relative pronoun introduces a relative clause which gives information about the antecedent:The customer for whom we made the cake will pick it up at four. (object of the preposition 'for')
Why should you say 'to whom' never 'to who'?
The word "to" is a preposition. The noun or pronoun that follows a preposition is the object of the preposition. The pronoun "who" is a subject pronoun that functions as the subject of an interrogative sentence or as the subject of a relative clause. The pronoun "whom" is an object pronoun, which normally functions as the object of a preposition, "to whom". EXAMPLES To whom should I give my completed application? (interrogative) The person to whom you give your application is the manager. (relative) Who is the new history teacher? (interrogative) The teacher who was hired is from Texas. (relative)
Should you use whom you trust or who you trust?
You can use both who and whom you trust. Who can be used as a subject and an object of a clause, but not object of a preposition. Whom can only be used as an object. She is the one who is always there for me. (not whom because who is the subject of is) _She is the only one who (_or whom) I trust. (object of trust) She is the one on whom (not who) I can rely . (object of the preposition on)
From who or from whom?
The correct pronoun is: from whom (object of the preposition 'from').The pronoun 'whom' is the objective form (functions as the object of a verb or a preposition).The pronoun 'who' is the subjective form (functions as the subject of a sentence or a clause).
Can whom serve as the object of a preposition?
Yes, that is one use of the objective case "whom" (the subjective is "who"). Many times, however, colloquial use will separate the preposition and the wrong case will be used.Examples:"We did not know to whom the package should be addressed.""Ask not for whom the bell tolls.""With whom was he travelling when the accident happened?"(the incorrect form Who was he travelling with? is very common)
What are the function of the noun in the nominative and objective?
OBJECTIVE FUNCTION OF NOUNS Direct Object -answers the question what/whom Indirect Object -tells for whom/to whom -after the verb but before the direct object Object of the Preposition -after a preposition Example: Guiana gave Liana chocolates inside the classroom. chocolates -direct object Liana -indirect object Classroom -object of the preposition
Is for an adverb or an adjective?
The word "for" is a preposition. It forms phrases that describe for whom something was done, or for what purpose.
