Who vs. Whom

Jul 18, 2016

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Rule
Use the he/him method to decide which word is correct.
- Examples:
  Who/Whom wrote the letter?
  He wrote the letter. Therefore, who is correct.
  For who/ whom should I vote?
  Should I vote for him? Therefore, whom is correct.
  We all know who/whom pulled that prank.
  This sentence contains two clauses: We all know and who/whom pulled that prank. We are interested in the second clause because it contains the who/whom. He pulled that prank. Therefore, who is correct. (Are you starting to sound like a hooting owl yet?)
  We want to know on who/ whom the prank was pulled.
  This sentence contains two clauses: We want to know and the prank was pulled on who/whom. Again, we are interested in the second clause because it contains the who/whom. The prank was pulled on him. Therefore, whom is correct.