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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).
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 10y agoThe pronoun 'whom' is the objective case of the pronoun 'who'.
The pronouns 'who' and 'whom' are interrogative pronouns and relative pronouns.
Use 'to whom' when something is directed toward someone. (object of the preposition 'to')
Use 'from whom' when something is coming from someone. (object of the preposition 'from')
Examples:
To whom are we sending invitations? (interrogative pronoun, introduces a question)
The people to whom we're sending themare listed here. (relative pronoun, introduces a relative clause)
From whom did you get the flowers? (interrogative pronoun)
The one from whom the flowers came is my neighbor. (relative pronoun)
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∙ 12y agoThe relative pronoun 'who' is the subject form and 'whom' is the object form. The correct term is 'from whom' because whom is the object of the preposition'from'.
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Does a direct object answer what or whom?
D.O. is what or whom I.O. is to whom or for whom
Can you give someone a sentence with the word whom?
To whom it may concern Who is a subject pronoun; it is used as the subject of a verb. Whom is an object pronoun. If you find you can replace who/whom with he, she, or they, who is correct. If you find you've replaced who/whom with him, her, or them, then whom is correct.
When deciding whether to use who or whom substitute?
"Whom" is not a substitute for "who", it's another case. "Who" is the Nominative, while "whom" is either the Dative or the Accusative.To whom do we owe this pleasure?Whom have you told so far?The girl whom I saw yesterday is her sister.
What is plural for whom?
"For whom" is singular and plural.
Can whom be used as a plural form of who?
The pronoun 'whom' can function as a direct object, but it is often difficult to recognize because 'whom' does not actually follow the verb.Example: You will work with foreman whom you will meet later.The subordinate clause is whom you will meet later. It is easier to see that the pronoun 'whom' is the direct object of the verb 'will meet' if you mentally restructure the clause: you will meet whom later.Example: The foreman whom I was assigned to was very supportive.Whom is the object of the preposition to (to whom I was assigned). In this sentence, the the word 'whom' is not essential: The foreman I was assigned to was very supportive.The pronoun 'whom' is more commonly the object of a preposition:To whom do I give my completed application? (interrogative pronoun)The person to whom you give the application is the manager. (relative pronoun)
Does a direct object answer what or whom?
D.O. is what or whom I.O. is to whom or for whom
What is a noun that answers to whom or for whom?
Give the letter to Mary. to whom?The letter is for Mary. for whom?
Who or whom can you trust?
whom
Is whom spelled whom or wom?
It is spelt "whom". It is the objective form of "who".
What tells to whom or for whom the action is done?
The indirect object in a sentence tells to whom or for whom the action is being done. It usually answers the question "to whom" or "for whom." For example, in the sentence "I gave her a book," "her" is the indirect object indicating to whom the action of giving is done.
Can whom function as the object of a preposition?
No, "whom" is used as the object of a verb or preposition in formal English, while "who" is typically used in more informal contexts.
Can you give someone a sentence with the word whom?
To whom it may concern Who is a subject pronoun; it is used as the subject of a verb. Whom is an object pronoun. If you find you can replace who/whom with he, she, or they, who is correct. If you find you've replaced who/whom with him, her, or them, then whom is correct.
Is it proper to say with who or with whom?
with whom
What does con quien mean in english?
Con quien means "with whom"
Can you give a sentence using the word whom?
With whom did she go with? Whom I did not like very much. I wouldn't be suprised at whom he ran away with.
What are the 4 questions that indirect objects answer?
Indirect objects answer the questions "to whom?", "for whom?", "to what?", or "for what?" in a sentence.
When deciding whether to use who or whom substitute?
"Whom" is not a substitute for "who", it's another case. "Who" is the Nominative, while "whom" is either the Dative or the Accusative.To whom do we owe this pleasure?Whom have you told so far?The girl whom I saw yesterday is her sister.
