Who vs. Whom: Mastering Relative Pronouns in English

The video tutorial by Alicia explains the difference between 'who' and 'whom', two commonly confused words. It covers the grammatical rules for using 'who' as the subject of a sentence and 'whom' as the object of a verb or preposition. The tutorial provides examples and hints, such as substituting 'he/she' for 'who' and 'him/her' for 'whom', to help decide which word to use. It also discusses the common usage of these words in everyday speech, noting that 'who' is often used more frequently, even when 'whom' is grammatically correct. The video concludes with a reminder to focus on correct usage in formal writing.

What is the main focus of this lesson?

• The difference between 'I' and 'me'

• The difference between 'he' and 'she'

• The difference between 'who' and 'whom'

• The difference between 'they' and 'them'

When do we use 'who' in a sentence?

• When referring to the object of a verb

• When referring to the subject of a sentence

• When referring to a place

• When referring to a time

Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'who'?

• Whom is he?

• Who should I speak to?

• Who stole my drink?

• To whom do I submit my report?

When do we use 'whom' in a sentence?

• When referring to a place

• When referring to a time

• When referring to the object of a verb or preposition

• When referring to the subject of a sentence

Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'whom'?

• Who is he?

• Whom does this book belong to?

• Whom stole my drink?

• Who is using my computer?

What is a helpful hint for deciding whether to use 'who' or 'whom'?

• Substitute 'we' for 'who' and 'us' for 'whom'

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

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

• Substitute 'it' for 'who' and 'its' for 'whom'

If you can answer a question with 'him' or 'her', which word should you use?

• It

• They

• Who

• Whom

What sound can help you remember to use 'whom'?

• The 'm' sound

• The 'n' sound

• The 's' sound

• The 't' sound

In casual conversation, which word do native speakers tend to use more often?

• Who

• They

• Whom

• It

When is it more important to use 'whom' correctly?

• In text messages

• In formal writing or presentations

• In informal emails

• In casual conversation