I can see it being "whom" (or "whomever") as the direct object of "calls". But since it's in reverse order I am unsure. If you take out "the umpire calls" completely, it's clear that the answer is "who" or "whoever". But in the sentence as it is above, I am struggling. Appreicate your help.
2006-11-29 07:56:55 · 6 answers · asked by grammartones 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
You need to rearrange the clause (and only the clause) containing the who into normal word order to understand the difference. You cannot take out "the umpire calls" and say who is correct, because it is the rest of the clause (not the whole sentence) that determines the corrrect case for who.
Entire sentence: Who the umpire calls is the winner.
Clause: "Who the umpire calls" is the complete clause. The rest of the sentence is completely irrelevant at this point.
The umpire calls (whom); whom is the object of the verb calls, not the subject. Therefore, whom is correct.
2006-11-29 15:53:54 · answer #1 · answered by Jeannie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was taught to turn the sentence into a question and answer it with he or him. If the answer that make sense is him then it should be whom if the answer that make sense is he then it should be who.
who the umpire calls is the winner
Who is the winner that the umpire calls?
He is the winner (not him) so it should be who
2006-11-29 16:07:43 · answer #2 · answered by ineedhelp 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
"who" is used when the who is in the nominative case. So, when the word who is the subject or a predicate adjective (after a linking verb), then "who" is used. "whom" is used when it is in the accusative case. this will be after any prepositions (for example, to whom/for whom, etc.) and the object of an action verb "whom did you kick?"
2006-11-29 16:02:07 · answer #3 · answered by Robin H 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
since the english launage has become lazier and lazier, it has changed from whom which was proper and correct english, into who, it also fits in better with modern english as it does not sound as posh and correct, but rather a more relazex and easier speach form.
2006-11-29 16:03:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
who is suject
who did this?
who ate the ice cream?
whom is direct object
whom did u give to ice cream to
whom did u call?
id go with whom..... btw i love english
2006-11-29 15:59:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Who because it just is
2006-11-29 16:00:21 · answer #6 · answered by Austin B 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋