00 / Grammar and structure
who vs whom
Who functions as the subject of a verb, while whom functions as the object of a verb or preposition.
01 / Side by side
02 / Watch out
Wrong: Whom is responsible for organizing the catering for the annual conference?Right: Who is responsible for organizing the catering for the annual conference?
Wrong: The client who you called earlier is waiting for a response in the lobby.Right: The client whom you called earlier is waiting for a response in the lobby.
03 / Remember
Who = He. Whom = Him.
04 / Quick check
Fill the gap with one of the two options.
- 1.
The moderator needs to know is presenting their screen during the remote marketing meeting this afternoon.
- 2.
The candidate we interviewed this morning has a very impressive professional background.
- 3.
decided to change the meeting time without consulting the rest of the team?
- 4.
Most gamers prefer to play with teammates communicate clearly through their headsets during intense matches.
- 5.
The fitness influencer is the person to most young athletes look for daily nutritional advice.