who versus whom

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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 'who'?

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'Who' is used when referring to the subject of a verb.

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When should you use 'whom'?

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

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Example of 'who' in a sentence.

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Who is coming to the party?

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Example of 'whom' in a sentence.

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To whom should I address the letter?

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

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'Who' asks about the subject of the action.

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What is the role of 'whom' in a question?

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'Whom' asks about the object of the action.

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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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Is 'whom' still commonly used in modern English?

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'Whom' is less commonly used in everyday conversation but is still correct in formal writing.

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What is a common mistake people make with 'who' and 'whom'?

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Many people use 'who' in place of 'whom' when it should be 'whom'.