Understanding "Who" vs. "Whom"
Both "who" and "whom" are pronouns used to refer to people, but they serve different grammatical functions in a sentence.
When to Use "Who"
- Subject of a verb
- Used when the pronoun is doing the action.
Examples:
- Who is coming to the party?
- She is the person who called you.
When to Use "Whom"
- Object of a verb or preposition
- Used when the pronoun is receiving the action or is the object of a preposition.
Examples:
- Whom did you invite?
- To whom should I address the letter?
Quick Tip: The He/Him Test
Try replacing the word with he or him :
- If he fits, use who.
- If him fits, use whom.
Example:
- Who/whom is at the door? → He is at the door → Use who.
- You called who/whom? → You called him → Use whom.
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