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Who vs Whom Quiz: Choose the Right Pronoun Every Time

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Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Kariann MarieUpdated Aug 24, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
Grade: Grade 8
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Colorful paper art promoting The Who vs Whom Showdown, an engaging grammar quiz for high school students.

This quiz helps you choose who vs whom correctly in real sentences. Answer 20 quick questions, get instant feedback and short tips after each choice, and build confidence before tests or essays. For extra practice, see pronoun case practice or take the personal pronoun quiz.

Select the correct pronoun to complete the sentence: '_____ is the best candidate for the job?'
Whoever
Whomsoever
Whom
Who
The correct answer is 'Who' because it serves as the subject of the sentence. 'Who' is the nominative case used when referring to the doer of an action.
Which sentence uses the interrogative pronoun correctly?
Who did finish the assignment on time?
Who finished the assignment on time?
Whom did finish the assignment on time?
Whom finished the assignment on time?
The sentence 'Who finished the assignment on time?' is correct because 'Who' correctly serves as the subject performing the action. The other options misuse the objective case or have awkward constructions.
Identify the sentence that correctly employs 'whom' in its proper context.
Who is coming to the dinner?
Whom is knocking at the door?
I wonder whom you saw at the mall.
Who did we invite to the party?
The sentence 'I wonder whom you saw at the mall.' uses 'whom' correctly because it serves as the object of the verb 'saw'. This distinguishes it from instances where 'who' should be used as the subject.
Fill in the blank in the sentence: 'To ______ did you send the invitation?'
Whom's
Whom
Who's
Who
The correct answer is 'Whom' because the pronoun follows the preposition 'to' and functions as the object of that preposition. This is a common scenario where the objective case is required.
Which option is more formal and grammatically correct?
Who is she talking to?
To who is she talking?
Whom is she talking to?
To whom is she talking?
The sentence 'To whom is she talking?' is formally correct because it pairs the preposition 'to' with the correct objective pronoun 'whom'. This style is preferred in formal writing.
Select the sentence that correctly uses 'who' and 'whom':
Whom did teacher see at school?
Whom did the teacher see at the school?
Who did the teacher see at the school?
Who did teacher see at school?
The correct sentence is 'Whom did the teacher see at the school?' because 'whom' is used as the object of the verb 'see'. This distinguishes it from sentences where 'who' should be used in the subject position.
Which sentence uses the correct pronoun for the subject?
Who among these is responsible for the mishap?
Whom among these is responsible for the mishap?
Whoever among these is responsible for the mishap?
Whomsoever among these is responsible for the mishap?
The sentence 'Who among these is responsible for the mishap?' is correct because 'who' is used as the subject. The other options either use the objective form or an inappropriate variant.
In the sentence '_____ shall lead the committee for the event', which pronoun is appropriate?
Who's
Who
Whom's
Whom
The pronoun 'Who' is appropriate because it serves as the subject of the sentence. In subject positions, the nominative case is required, making 'who' the correct choice.
Choose the correct pronoun to complete: 'He is the person ____ I spoke about yesterday.'
who
who's
whose
whom
The correct answer is 'whom' because the pronoun acts as the object of the verb 'spoke about.' Using the objective form is necessary when the pronoun is not performing the action.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
To whom should I address the letter?
Who should I address the letter?
To who should I address the letter?
Whom should I address the letter?
The sentence 'To whom should I address the letter?' is correct because 'whom' follows the preposition 'to' as its object. This is the standard rule for formal grammatical constructions.
Select the sentence with the correct usage of 'whoever' vs 'whomever': 'I will support ____ you choose for the role.'
whomsoever
whomever
whoever
who
The correct answer is 'whomever' because within the subordinate clause 'you choose ____,' the pronoun functions as the object of the verb 'choose.' This requires the objective form.
Fill in the blank: 'He didn't know ____ to call for help after the accident.'
Which
Who
Whom
Who's
The correct answer is 'Whom' because the pronoun is used as the object of the infinitive 'to call.' Even though colloquial speech may use 'who,' formal grammar requires 'whom' in this context.
Identify the error in this sentence: 'Whom is going to the museum, Sarah or Emily?'
Incorrect preposition usage
Incorrect verb agreement
Use of 'whom' instead of 'who'
There is no error
The error lies in using 'whom' as the subject. The sentence requires the nominative case 'who' because it is referring to the subject performing the action.
Determine the correct pronoun in the indirect question: 'Could you tell me ______ I should contact?'
who
whose
who's
whom
The pronoun 'whom' is correct because it functions as the object of the verb 'contact' within the subordinate clause. This indirect question demands objective case usage.
Select the sentence that correctly applies 'who' and 'whom':
I think she's the one who did called the meeting.
I think she's the one whom did call the meeting.
I think she's the one whom called the meeting.
I think she's the one who called the meeting.
The sentence 'I think she's the one who called the meeting.' is correct because 'who' serves as the subject of the clause 'called the meeting.' The other options misuse the pronoun forms.
Analyze the sentence: 'It is not the prince, but ______ I admire, who deserves the honor.' Fill in the blank.
who's
whom
whose
who
The correct answer is 'whom' because within the clause 'I admire ____,' the pronoun functions as the object of 'admire.' Despite the surrounding complex structure, the objective case is required here.
In the sentence 'The author, ______ review was highly skeptical, argued that the book was groundbreaking', which pronoun correctly fills the blank?
who
whose
whom
which
The pronoun 'whose' is correct because it indicates possession, linking the review to the author. This use of the possessive relative pronoun is essential in expressing ownership.
Determine the appropriate pronoun for the sentence: '_______ do you believe will win the contest?'
Who's
Whomever
Whom
Who
The correct answer is 'Who' because the pronoun functions as the subject of the subordinate clause 'will win the contest.' Even though the sentence is framed as an indirect question, nominative case is needed for the subject.
Complete the sentence: 'I will support the candidate, ______ many experts endorsed, despite the controversy.'
whose
whom
who
who's
The correct pronoun is 'whom' because in the relative clause 'many experts endorsed __', the pronoun acts as the object of 'endorsed.' This ensures proper use of the objective case in complex sentences.
Evaluate the sentence: 'They couldn't decide between the two applicants, _____ qualifications were equally impressive.' Which pronoun correctly fills in the blank?
whom
whose
whichever
who
The pronoun 'whose' is correct because it indicates possession and relates the qualifications to the applicants. This case is used when describing something that belongs to someone.
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Study Outcomes

  1. Identify correct scenarios for using "who" versus "whom" in sentences.
  2. Differentiate between subject and object pronoun roles in various sentence contexts.
  3. Analyze sentence structures to determine the appropriate pronoun usage.
  4. Apply grammar rules to revise sentences with accurate pronoun selection.
  5. Construct sentences that correctly incorporate "who" and "whom" based on their functions.

Who vs Whom Quiz: Practice Test Cheat Sheet

  1. "Who" as a Subject - Think of "who" as the star of the show, performing the action in your sentence. When you ask "Who is calling?", "who" is doing the calling and shines as the subject! Merriam-Webster Grammar
  2. "Whom" as an Object - "Whom" loves to be on the receiving end of an action or preposition. In "To whom should I address the letter?", "whom" happily receives the action behind the scenes. Scribbr Clarification
  3. Substitution Trick - Swap in "he" for "who" and "him" for "whom" to test your sentence. If "he" fits, go with "who"; if "him" fits, pick "whom" - easy peasy! GrammarBook Tutorial
  4. Turn Questions into Statements - Flip "Whom did you see?" into "You did see whom?" to confirm that "whom" is the correct choice. Rephrasing helps you spot the object every time. Merriam-Webster Tips
  5. Relative Clause Roles - In sentences like "The person who called is here" versus "The person to whom I spoke is here," "who" is the doer and "whom" is the receiver in those extra little clauses. Scribbr Deep Dive
  6. Preposition Pals - Wherever you spot "to," "for," or "with," there's a high chance "whom" is nearby. For example, "With whom are you going?" feels perfectly polished! Merriam-Webster Usage
  7. Formal vs. Informal Vibes - In casual chat, "who" often sneaks in for both roles, but when your writing wears a suit, let "whom" step up as the object! Scribbr Insights
  8. Subject/Object Practice - Grab sentences from your favorite books or tweets and label the subject and object - this exercise turns confusion into confidence! Writing Explained Exercises
  9. Formal Context Reminder - While "whom" might feel rare in everyday chatter, it's your best friend in academic papers, cover letters, and speeches that demand precision. Merriam-Webster Overview
  10. Quiz Your Skills - Challenge yourself with online quizzes and games to solidify your "who" vs. "whom" mastery - and celebrate each correct answer! Scribbr Practice
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