Questions tagged [whoever-vs-whomever]
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“to whomever asks” vs “to whoever asks”
I am currently doing this IB English Literature question, but I am kind of stuck with this answer.
Which section of the following passage needs to be edited for incorrect spelling, incorrect grammar, inappropriate word choice or wordiness?
A. “Give…
James
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"10 points to whomever knows the answer" or whoever?
Should it be "10 points to whomever knows the answer" or "10 points to whoever knows the answer"?
Ram Rachum
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Whoever or Whomever in this sentence
Should this question begin with Whoever or Whomever:
W--- we trust the most is really our master.
Clearly the clause "W-- we trust the most" is in the subjective (nominative) position in the sentence as a whole, followed by "is" and a predicate…
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whoever or whomever HELP!
Please help: whoever or whomever?
And this is the sentence, it cannot be changed!
I think whomever is correct—because isn't the answer to the he/him test him? As in Who are we free to pretend to be? Is the answer he or him? It is him, right? We are…
Molly W
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'Whoever' or 'whomever' in a more complex sentence
I understand the difference between 'who' and 'whom', but in the following sentences I'm not sure whether to use 'whoever' or 'whomever':
'Give wh-ever did that a pay rise.'
'Tell wh-ever is teaching the class that I will be a little late.'
I look…
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How to determine whether to use "with whomever" or "with whoever"
In these sentences, should I use whoever or whomever?
I'm going to the park with whomever/whoever.
I'm going to the park with whomever/whoever I want.
Thanks!
Anna
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