Who vs. Whom

What is the basic grammatical rule for using "who" versus "whom"?

• "Who" is for subjects, "whom" is for objects.

• "Who" is for objects, "whom" is for subjects.

• "Who" is for people, "whom" is for things.

• "Who" is for questions, "whom" is for statements.

According to the video, how has the usage of "who" and "whom" changed in modern English?

• "Whom" is now exclusively used for subjects.

• "Who" can now be permissibly used as an object.

• Both "who" and "whom" are interchangeable in all contexts.

• "Whom" is becoming more common than "who".

The video describes the basic rule for "who" and "whom" as a "one-way street." What does this mean for the future of "whom"?

• "Whom" is expanding its usage to include subject roles.

• "Whom" is becoming more formal and less common.

• "Who" is taking over some of "whom's" duties, leading to "whom" being used less.

• "Whom" is being replaced by "whosoever".

Based on the examples provided, which of the following sentences is grammatically incorrect according to the video's explanation?

• "The spy who loved me."

• "The spy whom loved me."

• "The spy who I loved."

• "The spy whom I loved."

What is the "one hard grammar rule" that the video emphasizes regarding the use of "whom"?

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

• "Whom" should never be used as a subject.

• "Whom" is only for formal writing.

• "Whom" is interchangeable with "who" when referring to objects.