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Who (or whom) is right?
Who is used as a subject Whom is used as an object The subject does the action The object receives the action
◦ Ex. I like you. I is the subject You is the object Who likes you? Whom do you like?
The he/him test
◦ Whom do you like? You like him! Him ends in m, just like whom. ◦ Who likes you? He likes you! He doesn’t end in m, so it is who.
For (who/whom) did you buy those shoes?
(Who/Whom) stepped on the alarm?
I am going to give (whoever/whomever) sent that email a piece of my mind.
(Who/Whom) is that present for?
You can tell (whoever/whomever) you want.
(Who/Whom) is going to take me to the movie?
(Who/Whom) called me?
I’m saving the last piece of pizza for (whoever/whomever) gets home first.
(Who/Whom) can see the sign ahead?
This candy is for (whoever/whomever) wants it.
Who is used as a subject Whom is used as an object The subject does the action The object receives the action
◦ Ex. I like you. I is the subject You is the object Who likes you? Whom do you like?
The he/him test
◦ Whom do you like? You like him! Him ends in m, just like whom. ◦ Who likes you? He likes you! He doesn’t end in m, so it is who.
For (who/whom) did you buy those shoes?
(Who/Whom) stepped on the alarm?
I am going to give (whoever/whomever) sent that email a piece of my mind.
(Who/Whom) is that present for?
You can tell (whoever/whomever) you want.
(Who/Whom) is going to take me to the movie?
(Who/Whom) called me?
I’m saving the last piece of pizza for (whoever/whomever) gets home first.
(Who/Whom) can see the sign ahead?
This candy is for (whoever/whomever) wants it.
