1. For each of the following, choose the correct sentence.
A)
B)
You’ll be shocked when I tell you who called me last night.
You’ll be shocked when I tell you whom called me last night.
2.
A)
B)
Who should I ask to the dance?
Whom should I ask to the dance?
3.
A)
B)
The doctor who you recommended is not available for three months.
The doctor whom you recommended is not available for three months.
4.
A)
B)
Cedric hasn’t decided whom should be appointed yet.
Cedric hasn’t decided who should be appointed yet.
5.
A)
B)
I’m looking for an assistant on whom I can depend.
I’m looking for an assistant on who I can depend.
6.
A)
B)
Whom should I say is calling?
Who should I say is calling?
7.
A)
B)
He is the man who we were discussing last week.
He is the man whom we were discussing last week.
8.
A)
B)
She is the woman whom I met for lunch yesterday.
She is the woman who I met for lunch yesterday.
9.
A)
B)
Whom will you be vacationing with?
Who will you be vacationing with?
10.
A)
B)
Whom left this report on my desk?
Who left this report on my desk?
1. For each of the following, choose the correct sentence.
Correct Answer: A You’ll be shocked when I tell you who called me last night.
Explanation: “who” is the subject of “called.”
Your Answer: A You’ll be shocked when I tell you who called me last night.
2.
Correct Answer: B Whom should I ask to the dance?
Explanation: “Whom” is the object of “ask.”
Your Answer: B Whom should I ask to the dance?
3.
Correct Answer: B The doctor whom you recommended is not available for three months.
Explanation: “whom” is the object of “recommended.”
Your Answer: B The doctor whom you recommended is not available for three months.
4.
Correct Answer: B Cedric hasn’t decided who should be appointed yet.
Explanation: “who” is the subject of “should be appointed.”
Your Answer: B Cedric hasn’t decided who should be appointed yet.
5.
Correct Answer: A I’m looking for an assistant on whom I can depend.
Explanation: “whom” is the object of “on.”
Your Answer: A I’m looking for an assistant on whom I can depend.
6.
Correct Answer: B Who should I say is calling?
Explanation: “Who” is the subject of “is calling.”
Your Answer: B Who should I say is calling?
7.
Correct Answer: B He is the man whom we were discussing last week.
Explanation: “whom” is the object of “were discussing.”
Your Answer: B He is the man whom we were discussing last week.
8.
Correct Answer: A She is the woman whom I met for lunch yesterday.
Explanation: “whom” is the object of “met.”
Your Answer: A She is the woman whom I met for lunch yesterday.
9.
Correct Answer: A Whom will you be vacationing with?
Explanation: “Whom” is the object of “with.”
Your Answer: A Whom will you be vacationing with?
10.
Correct Answer: B Who left this report on my desk?
Explanation: “Who” is the subject of “left.”
Your Answer: B Who left this report on my desk?