2007-02-05 10:07:13 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
If you could change the sentance to use "him" then it should be "whom"
Example: "You gave the money to who?"
You could say "You gave the money to him.", so it should be "whom".
"Who gave you the money?"
Could you say "Him gave you the money"? No, it would be "he", so this is "who".
Of course, in common usage now, it is never wrong to say "who".
2007-02-05 10:12:31 · answer #1 · answered by sofarsogood 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sofarsogood gave an excellent response.
If you would use 'him' in the statement, use 'whom' in the question.
If you would use 'he' in the statement, use 'who' in the question.
However (contrary to what sofarsogood said) in the UK correct usage of 'whom' and 'who' is still important. I think most well-educated English people squirm when they hear either used incorrectly.
2007-02-05 10:17:51 · answer #2 · answered by Alec O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To whom do you wish to speak. With whom do you dance?
2007-02-05 10:10:15 · answer #3 · answered by Pauline 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To whom it may concern today I've got ten bloody fingers and I'm coming after you.
2007-02-05 10:11:51 · answer #4 · answered by LuckyChucky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When it is the object of a prepostion. Example: To whom should I give the money?
2007-02-05 10:10:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anpadh 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any time. Whom is this?
2007-02-05 10:15:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try this link...It might help. Whom has been the death of all of us for centuries.
2007-02-05 10:12:14 · answer #7 · answered by Jen 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I only use words like that when I "try" yo be smart lol
2007-02-05 10:11:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
whom was it
2007-02-05 10:16:09 · answer #9 · answered by Israel j 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋