Certainly! Here's a clear explanation of who vs. whom :
Who vs. Whom
1. Who
- Function: Subject of a sentence or clause
- Use: When referring to the person performing the action
- Example:
- Who is coming to the party? (Who = subject doing the action "coming")
- She is the one who called you.
2. Whom
- Function: Object of a verb or preposition
- Use: When referring to the person receiving the action or after a preposition
- Example:
- Whom did you invite? (Whom = object of the verb "invite")
- To whom should I address the letter? (Whom = object of the preposition "to")
Quick Tip to Decide
- Replace with he/she or him/her:
- If he/she fits, use who.
- If him/her fits, use whom.
Example:
- Who/Whom called you?
- He called you → Who called you?
- You called who/whom?
- You called him → You called whom?
If you want, I can provide more examples or practice exercises!