Understanding 'Who' vs 'Whom'

The video tutorial explains the difference between 'who' and 'whom' by focusing on the roles of subjects and objects in sentences. It provides examples and a substitution method to help learners decide which pronoun to use. The tutorial also includes practice sentences to reinforce understanding.

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

• 'Who' is used for objects, 'whom' for subjects.

• 'Who' is used for subjects, 'whom' for objects.

• 'Who' is used for both subjects and objects.

• 'Whom' is used for both subjects and objects.

Which pronoun would you use for the subject of a sentence?

• They

• Him

• Me

• Whom

In the sentence 'Max saw Alison at the shops', who is the object?

• Max

• Alison

• Shops

• Saw

Which pronoun is correct in the sentence: '___ did Max see at the shops?'

• Who

• Whom

• Which

• Whose

What is a simple trick to decide between 'who' and 'whom'?

• Substitute 'he' or 'she' for 'who' and 'him' or 'her' for 'whom'.

• Use 'who' for objects and 'whom' for subjects.

• Use 'who' for both subjects and objects.

• Substitute 'they' for 'who' and 'them' for 'whom'.

In the sentence 'Who/whom asked Grace to dance?', which pronoun is correct?

• Whom

• Which

• Who

• Whose

Which pronoun is correct in the sentence: 'To ___ should I address the letter?'

• Which

• Whose

• Whom

• Who

Which pronoun is always used after a preposition?

• Which

• Whom

• Who

• Whose

In the sentence 'I am baking for him', which pronoun would replace 'him'?

• Whose

• Which

• Who

• Whom

Which pronoun would you use in the sentence: '___ is ready'?

• Which

• Whose

• Whom

• Who