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The pronoun 'whom' is used for the objectof a verb or a preposition.
The corresponding subject pronoun is 'who'.
The pronouns 'who' and 'whom' are interrogative pronouns and relative pronouns.
An interrogative pronoun introduces a question. Examples:
Subjective: Who gave you the book?
Objective: To whom will you give the book? (object of the preposition 'to')
A relative pronoun introduces a relative clause (a group of words with a subject and a verb that gives information about its antecedent). Examples:
Subjective: The one who gave the party was my neighbor.
Objective: The one from whom I received an invitation was my neighbor. (object of the preposition 'from')
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How do you know whether you should use 'who' or 'whom' in a sentence?
Use "who" when referring to the subject of a sentence and "whom" when referring to the object. For example, "Who is going to the party?" (subject) and "To whom did you give the book?" (object). If you can rephrase the sentence with "he" or "she," use "who"; if you can rephrase it with "him" or "her," use "whom."
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.'
When do you use whom or who in a sentence?
"Whom" is used as the object of a verb or preposition, while "who" is used as the subject. For example, "Whom did you see at the party?" (object) and "Who is going to the store?" (subject).
What is the correct punctuation to this busniess greeting To Whom It May Concern?
Use colon. To Whom It May Co ncer n:
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"Whom's" is not a standard word in English. The proper form to use is "whom," which is the objective case of "who."
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