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For example:

"Whom hit you?"

"Whom should I pick?"

Maybe no one has enough time to think about this in quick, everyday conversation?

Mari-Lou A
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user445513
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    “Whom hit you” is *not* right. – Jim Jan 31 '22 at 03:45
  • This question is based on a false premise. – Jim Jan 31 '22 at 03:45
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    The following question is relevant: most people seldom use whom, and it's almost never used in speech. Use "who" unless you're writing in formal contexts or for a pedant. https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/397966/why-do-so-many-people-struggle-with-who-and-whom – Stuart F Jan 31 '22 at 09:54
  • I've said "whom" out loud, often. – Michael Harvey Feb 01 '22 at 19:01

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"Whom hit you?" is not correct.

"Who" is used to replace a subject.

Ex: "Who hit you?" is the answer for "I/you/he/she/it hit me."

"Whom" is used to replace an object.

Ex: "Whom did you hit?" is the answer for "Did you hit me/you/him/her/it?"

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  • In your first example, I think you mixed up the question and answer. In your second example, both sentences are questions, even though you say that one is the answer for the other. – MarcInManhattan Jan 31 '22 at 04:15