Saturday, February 9, 2013
"Who-Whom?" 2
Here are some more sample sentences. It helps to remember, that the letter "m" connects "him," and "whom" (and "them" when plural is needed) as objects.
(Who, whom) shall I take to the movie?
(Change word order to ordinary sentence, not a question. Replace with "he," "him." So?)
To (who, whom) do I owe the honor of this visit?
(Temporarily change word order again. Substitute "she," "her." Which fits? Therefore?)
I don't know (who, whom) wants to lead the group.
(Starting in mid-sentence, try "he," "him." Which sounds right? So ?)
I don't know (who, whom) the teacher wants to lead the group.
(Start mid-sentence. Change word order to put "she," "her" with verb "wants." Now which sounds right? Voila, you have it.)
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AS a somewhat challenged who,whose,them, they writer, i thank you for these helpful tips.
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