Who vs. Whom: Mastering Pronoun Usage

What is the basic rule for using 'who' and 'whom'?

• 'Who' is the object form and 'whom' is the subject form.

• Both 'who' and 'whom' are subject forms.

• Both 'who' and 'whom' are object forms.

• 'Who' is the subject form and 'whom' is the object form.

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CCSS.L.4.1A

CCSS.L.3.1A

In the sentence 'The spy who loved me', which word is the subject?

• Who

• Me

• Loved

• Spy

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CCSS.L.3.1A

What is the cultural trend regarding the use of 'whom'?

• 'Whom' is being used more frequently.

• 'Whom' is being used less frequently.

• 'Whom' is replacing 'who' in many contexts.

• There is no change in the usage of 'whom'.

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CCSS.L.4.1A

CCSS.L.3.1A

Which of the following sentences is incorrect?

• The spy whom loved me.

• The spy who I loved.

• The spy whom I loved.

• The spy who loved me.

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CCSS.L.4.1A

CCSS.L.3.1A

According to the informal rules of grammar today, which sentence is acceptable?

• The spy whom loved me.

• The spy who I loved.

• The spy who loved me.

• The spy whom I loved.

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CCSS.L.4.1A

CCSS.L.3.1A

When is it more likely to use 'whom'?

• When it is immediately preceded by a preposition.

• When it is at the beginning of a sentence.

• When it is the subject of the sentence.

• When it is followed by a verb.

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CCSS.L.4.1A

CCSS.L.3.1A

Which sentence is more formal?

• You are talking to whom?

• Who is talking to you?

• Who are you talking to?

• You are talking to who?

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CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

What is the one hard grammar rule to remember about 'whom'?

• Always use 'whom' in questions.

• Never use 'whom' as a subject.

• Never use 'whom' as an object.

• Always use 'whom' in formal writing.

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CCSS.L.4.1A

CCSS.L.3.1A

What is the role of 'whom' in the constellation of pronouns?

• It is expanding.

• It is staying the same.

• It is decreasing.

• It is becoming the subject pronoun.

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CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

When should you use 'whom'?

• When you are feeling fancy.

• When you are writing informally.

• When you are using it as a subject.

• When you are unsure.

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CCSS.L.3.1A