Who vs Whom
Spoken Description
Learn to use who and whom with simple explanations, clear rules, and examples: subject vs object, formal vs informal. Practice with quizzes and get your questions answered. Perfect for beginners!
Aprende a usar quién y a quién con explicaciones simples y ejemplos claros: sujeto vs objeto, reglas formales e informales. Incluye ejercicios cortos para practicar y mejorar tu confianza en inglés.
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Who and whom are pronouns that refer to people, but who is used for subjects while whom is used for objects. This guide explains when to choose each one.
Who
Use who when the pronoun functions as the subject of a clause—that is, when it performs the action of the verb.
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Practice
Whom
Use whom when the pronoun functions as an object—either as the object of a verb or the object of a preposition.
Examples
Practice
Trick
A quick test is to replace the pronoun with he/she (for who) or him/her (for whom); choose who if he/she fits and whom if him/her fits.
Summary
Use who for subjects and whom for objects, and rely on the he/him test to double-check your choice; in casual English, who often appears where whom would be formal.
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