Who vs whom

What is 'who' used for?

'Who' is used as a subject in a sentence.

What is 'whom' used for?

'Whom' is used as an object in a sentence.

Fill in the blank: I met the man ___ you saw.

'whom' is correct because it refers to the object.

Difference between 'who' and 'whom'.

'Who' acts as a subject; 'whom' acts as an object.

True or false: 'Who' can always replace 'whom'.

False, because 'who' cannot be used as an object.

Correct usage: '___ called you last night?'

'Who' is correct as it is the subject of the question.

Question: Use 'who' or 'whom': 'To ___ should I address the letter?'

'whom' is correct as it is the object of the preposition.

Identify the subject: 'She is the one who won the prize.'

'who' is the subject referring to 'the one.'

True or false: 'Whom' is becoming less common in modern English.

True, because many speakers prefer 'who'.

Choose the correct word: '___ is going to the store?'

'Who' is correct; it asks for the subject.

Fill in the blank: The teacher, ___ we respect, is retiring.

'whom' is correct; it is the object of 'respect'.

Choose: 'I don't know ___ to invite.'

'whom' is correct; it is the object of 'invite'.

Question: Which is correct? 'I saw the girl ___ sings.'

'who' is correct as it is the subject of the clause.

Difference between 'who' and 'that'.

'Who' refers to people; 'that' refers to things.

Identify the object: 'He told me who won.'

'who' is the subject of the clause 'who won.'

Question: Which is correct? 'Whom did you see?' or 'Who did you see?'

'Whom did you see?' is correct in formal contexts.