Who vs. 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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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A

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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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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A

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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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CCSS.L.3.1A

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Identify the correct word: (Who/Whom) is coming to dinner?

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Who

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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Identify the correct word: (Who/Whom) did you invite to the party?

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Whom

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CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

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Identify the correct word: (Who/Whom) is responsible for this project?

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Who

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CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

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Identify the correct word: (Who/Whom) are you talking to?

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Whom

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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Identify the correct word: (Who/Whom) wrote this book?

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Who

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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What is a simple trick to remember when to use 'who' vs '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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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A

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In the sentence 'To whom it may concern', which word is used correctly?

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Whom

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CCSS.L.3.1A