Listening Time: English Practice English Grammar - Who or Whom?
Sep 19, 2025
Dive into the world of English grammar as the hosts tackle the classic confusion between 'who' and 'whom.' Discover the meaning and modern usage of 'whom,' highlighting its decline in spoken language. Learn effective ways to choose the correct form through engaging examples and the handy him/her replacement test. Perfect for anyone looking to elevate their English skills!
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Who Versus Whom Basic Difference
- Who is a subject (the doer) and whom is an object (the receiver of an action).
- This distinction explains why we say 'who cooked' but 'whom did he hit'.
Use Whom In Formal Contexts
- Use whom when the word functions as the object of a verb or preposition in formal writing.
- Reserve whom for formal contexts because native speakers rarely use it in speech today.
Whom Is Declining In Speech
- Although whom is traditionally correct as an object, everyday speech increasingly accepts who in object positions.
- Language changes mean native speakers commonly say 'who did they give it to' now.