- He saw the faces of those whom he loved at his birthday celebration.
- She saw a lady whom she presumed worked at the store, and she asked her a question.
- Here dwells an old woman with whom I would like to converse.
What is the rule for using who and whom?
Rule #1: Substitute “he/him” or “she/her”: If it's either “he” or “she,” then it's “who;” if it's “him” or “her,” then it's “whom.” “he” (whoever) is the subject of the verb “called.”
How do you use whom in writing?
In careful writing: Use whom when it receives action. “Whom she fired had nothing to do with the soup.” (Think: “she fired him” or “[That] she fired him. …”) Use whom if it follows a preposition, and, in choice English, if a preposition elsewhere in the sentence pertains to it.29 sept 2011
How do you use who in a sentence?
- This is who warned me. ( It is He/she warned me. ...
- Jack is the one who wants to go. ( He/she wants to go. ...
- I need to know who makes the final decision. (He/she makes the final decision. ...
- I know who your best friend is! (He/she is your best friend.
Do you use who or whom for plural?
There is no plural form for “whom.” Similar to “who,” “whom” is also an interrogative pronoun that can refer to a singular or plural subject. If we can replace the subject with the pronouns “him,” “her,” or “them,” then “whom” is the correct form.14 oct 2020
How do you use who or whom?
Whom should be used to refer to the object of a verb or preposition. When in doubt, try this simple trick: If you can replace the word with “he”' or “'she,” use who. If you can replace it with “him” or “her,” use whom.