Who, Whom, and Whose Flashcard

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

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

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When should you use 'whom'?

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Use 'whom' when referring to the object of a verb or preposition.

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When should you use 'who'?

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Use 'who' when referring to the subject of a sentence.

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What does 'whose' indicate?

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'Whose' is a possessive pronoun used to ask about ownership.

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Example of a question using 'who'.

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Who is coming to the party?

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Example of a question using 'whom'.

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To whom did you give the book?

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Example of a question using 'whose'.

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Whose jacket is this?

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What is a common mistake when using 'who' and 'whom'?

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Many people incorrectly use 'who' in place of 'whom'.

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How can you determine whether to use 'who' or 'whom'?

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If you can replace the word with 'he' or 'she', use 'who'. If you can replace it with 'him' or 'them', use 'whom'.

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What is the role of 'who' in a sentence?

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'Who' acts as the subject of the verb.