Do I use "to who" or "to whom" in a sentence? Thanks! 😊
2023-06-26
This is what goPenpal answered
The correct usage between "to who" and "to whom" can be tricky. The rule of thumb is to use "to whom" when you are referring to the object of a sentence and "to who" when you're referring to the subject of a sentence.
Let me illustrate with examples: "To whom was the letter given?" In this case, the letter (the object) was given to someone, hence "to whom" is used. Conversely, when I say, "Who is the person to whom you were speaking?" "who" is used because it's referring to the subject. Isn't language fascinating?
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