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It depends in the placement in the sentence (and possibly the formality of the conversation). "Who" is the subjective form; meanwhile, "whom" is the objective form.
In proper writing, for instance, it is correct to put "For whom is the present?". Colloquially, it is instinctive to say, "Who is this present for?". The first example is correct in proper grammar (In proper writing, never end a sentence in a preposition e.g. for, from, to, at, before, etc.).
As mentioned earlier, "who" is the subjective form. For example, "Who is it at the door?" or "Who is calling me at this hour?" are both examples of the subjective case.
Basically, if it is a subject in a normal, declarative sentence, then you say "who." If it is in a prepositional phrase, or if it is a direct/indirect object, then you use "whom."
More examples:
"For whom are you giving this?" "This is for *name*."
"To whom are you talking?" "I am talking to my imaginary friend."
"Who ever can it be?" "It's your creepy stalker!"
"Who will come to the party?" "No one will come to the party."
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∙ 14y ago
"Who" is the subject pronoun used to refer to the person performing the action in a sentence, while "whom" is the object pronoun used to refer to the person who is the recipient of the action. Use "who" when the person is the subject, and "whom" when the person is the object.
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Is who is watching whom grammatically correct?
Yes, "who is watching whom" is grammatically correct. "Who" is the subject pronoun and "whom" is the object pronoun in this question.
Whom was it from is that the correct way of asking the question?
The correct way to ask that question would be: "From whom was it?"
Is this correct Whom is your mother?
No, the correct interrogative pronoun is "who", the subjective form:"Who is your mother?"The pronoun "whom" is the objective form, used as the object of a preposition:"To whom do I send the letter?""For whom are you making a cake?""With whom are you going to the movie?"
What is the correct punctuation to this busniess greeting To Whom It May Concern?
The correct punctuation for the business greeting "To Whom It May Concern" is a colon.
Correct for grammar-both of whom?
"Both of whom" is correct grammar. It is used when referring to two people. For example, "I invited John and Mary, both of whom attended the party."
What is the correct grammar in this sentence trust who or whom to trust?
The correct grammar is 'whom to trust'. I didn't know whom to trust.
Is who is watching whom grammatically correct?
Yes, "who is watching whom" is grammatically correct. "Who" is the subject pronoun and "whom" is the object pronoun in this question.
Whom was it from is that the correct way of asking the question?
The correct way to ask that question would be: "From whom was it?"
Is this correct Whom is your mother?
No, the correct interrogative pronoun is "who", the subjective form:"Who is your mother?"The pronoun "whom" is the objective form, used as the object of a preposition:"To whom do I send the letter?""For whom are you making a cake?""With whom are you going to the movie?"
Is this sentence correct some of whom?
yes it is correct
Which sentence is correct whom is your best friend or who is your best friend?
well the correct way is whom but everyone says who.
Is whom do you know correct?
No, the correct interrogative pronoun is "who", the subjective form:"Who do you know?"The pronoun "whom" is the objective form, used as the object of a preposition:"To whom do I send the letter?""For whom are you making a cake?""With whom are you going to the movie?"
Is this correct Whom do you have on your side?
No, the correct interrogative pronoun is "who", the subjective form:"Who do you have on your side?"The pronoun "whom" is the objective form, used as the object of a preposition:"To whom do I send the letter?""For whom are you making a cake?""With whom are you going to the movie?"
What is the correct punctuation to this busniess greeting To Whom It May Concern?
The correct punctuation for the business greeting "To Whom It May Concern" is a colon.
Correct for grammar-both of whom?
"Both of whom" is correct grammar. It is used when referring to two people. For example, "I invited John and Mary, both of whom attended the party."
Correct grammar-both of whom?
Yes, as whom is the object of the preposition of.
Which is correct That you had written or whom you had written?
Well if you think about it- neither one is correct as it would be: To whom have you written to. or What have you written. or It says that you have written..... I hope this helped xx
