Who versus whom | The parts of speech | Grammar | Khan Academy

Which pronoun is typically used when referring to the subject of a sentence?

• Whom

• Whose

• Who

• Which

How is the usage of the pronoun "whom" changing in modern English?

• It is becoming more common as a subject.

• It is being used more frequently in formal writing.

• It is becoming less common and is being replaced by "who".

• It is now interchangeable with "who" in all situations.

What is the one strict grammar rule regarding the use of "whom"?

• "Whom" must always be preceded by a preposition.

• "Whom" can never be used as the subject of a sentence.

• "Whom" should only be used in questions.

• "Whom" is only used when referring to inanimate objects.

When a preposition like "to" comes before the pronoun in a question (e.g., "To whom are you talking?"), which pronoun is technically correct?

• Who

• Whose

• Whom

• Whoever