Pronoun Case

Solution

Who--or should I say--Whom?

Another frequent cause of pronoun case errors is confusion between who and whom.

However, now that you understand all about subjective and objective case, all you need to know is this:



Similarly,





When choosing between and , (or between and ), first identify the pronoun's function in the sentence. Then choose the appropriate case.


Here's another strategy that may help you:

The difference between and or between and is one letter -- M. Associate the M in and with the M in the objective case pronoun him. If you could use the pronoun him in your sentence, you can correctly use or . (Read this paragraph again, humming as you read. No extra charge.)

Examples:

You gave permission to him?
You gave permission to whom?

He agreed to that?
Who agreed to that?

and are subjective.
and are objective--like himmmm.