Who, Whom, Whose

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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 'whose'?

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'Whose' is used to indicate possession.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'who'.

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Who is going to the party?

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'whom'.

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To whom should I address the letter?

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'whose'.

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Whose book is this?

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What type of question does 'who' typically answer?

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'Who' typically answers questions about the subject of a sentence.

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What type of question does 'whom' typically answer?

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'Whom' typically answers questions about the object of a verb or preposition.

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Can 'who' be used in place of 'whom'?

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In informal contexts, 'who' is often used instead of 'whom', but it is grammatically incorrect.

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Is 'whose' used for people only?

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No, 'whose' can refer to people, animals, or things.

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

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'Who' acts as the subject of a verb.