Who is your favorite actor?
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What are Who and Whom?
"Who" and "whom" are both pronouns that are used to refer to people. "Who" is the subject pronoun, while "whom" is the object pronoun. In other words, "who" is used when referring to the person doing the action, while "whom" is used when referring to the person receiving the action.When to Use Who
"Who" is used as the subject of a sentence or clause. For example, "Who is going to the party?" In this sentence, "who" is the subject because it is referring to the person doing the action (going to the party).Example:
Who is your favorite actor?
When to Use Whom
"Whom" is used as the object of a verb or preposition. For example, "To whom did you give the gift?" In this sentence, "whom" is the object because it is referring to the person receiving the action (the gift).Example:
Whom did you invite to the party?
Common Mistakes to Avoid
One common mistake people make when using "who" and "whom" is using "who" instead of "whom" in the object position. This is incorrect because "who" is a subject pronoun and cannot be used as an object pronoun. Another mistake is using "whom" instead of "who" in the subject position. This is also incorrect because "whom" is an object pronoun and cannot be used as a subject pronoun.Practice Exercises
Now that you understand the difference between "who" and "whom", let's practice using them correctly in sentences.Example:
Who/Whom are you going to the movies with?
Answer: Who are you going to the movies with?
Example:
Who/Whom did you give the keys to?
Answer: Whom did you give the keys to?
