Which of these statements is grammatically correct?

Question

1. I have four children, who are John, Jackie, Lynn, and Autumn.

2. I have four children, whom are John, Jackie, Lynn, and Autumn.

In addition to telling me which one is correct, please explain why it is correct. Thanks!

Answer 1

I have four children: John, Jackie, Lynn and Autumn.

Answer 2

If you insist on using that wording, "who" is correct, but honestly it sounds awkward. I would say, "I have four children, named John, Jackie, Lynn, and Autumn.", or, "I have four children. Their names are John, Jackie, Lynn, and Autumn."

Answer 3

I would word it this way:


I have four children, they are named John, Jackie, Lynn and Autumn.

Answer 4

Actually the first answer is probably the best, but in answer to your question, "who" would be the most appropriate.


When should you use "who" and when should you use "whom" in a sentence?

There is a simple trick to knowing the difference between who and whom. All you have to do is answer your question or restate the sentence using "he" or "him". This trick also works with whoever and whomever!

he = who/whoever
him = whom/whomever

Whom

Whom is never used as the subject of a verb. It is the object form of a pronoun.

Who

Who is always used as the subject of the verb.

Examples of "whom"

For whom did you vote?
I voted for him. Therefore, whom is correct.

With whom do you sail?
I sail with him. Therefore, whom is correct.

Whom should I ask about the discount?
You should ask him about the discount.

You may go with whomever you choose.
I want to go with him.

Examples of "who"

Who went to the circus?
He went to the circus. Therefore, who is correct.

We all know who won the game for the team.
He won the game for the team, Therefore, who is correct.

Corie knows who made the cake.
He made the cake. Therefore, who is correct.

Whoever said that you couldn't dance?
He said that I couldn't dance.

I hope this helps you understand

Answer 5

i have four children; john, jackie, lynn and autumn

Answer 6

1st one because have is an intransitive verb and this without a direct object the pronoun who signifying the nominative case is used who. or who are could even be omitted.

Answer 7

Sorry, neither is correct.
I have 4 children, named John, etc

You wouldn't use 'who' or 'whom'

Answer 8

Who because you are using a verb.