who/whom/whose

Front

What is the difference between 'who' and 'whom'?

Back

'Who' is used as a subject pronoun, while 'whom' is used as an object pronoun.

Front

When should 'whose' be used in a sentence?

Back

'Whose' is used to indicate possession.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using 'who'.

Back

Salli is the one who took the question.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using 'whom'.

Back

To whom did you give the book?

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using 'whose'.

Back

Whose backpack was left in the classroom?

Front

What is the contraction 'who's' short for?

Back

'Who's' is a contraction for 'who is' or 'who has'.

Front

In what context would you use 'whom'?

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'Whom' is used when referring to the object of a verb or preposition.

Front

Can 'who' ever be used in a possessive form?

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No, 'who' does not have a possessive form; 'whose' is used instead.

Front

What is the grammatical role of 'who' in the sentence: 'Who is coming to the party?'

Back

'Who' is the subject of the sentence.

Front

What is the grammatical role of 'whom' in the sentence: 'Whom did you see at the event?'

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'Whom' is the object of the verb 'see'.