Understanding Pronoun Case
Directions:
Underline the word that correctly completes each sentence below.
Example:
The three characters (who, whom) share a hearty breakfast in the first
scene of the play are at each other'’ throats in the last act.
- (Who, Whom) argues that certain kinds of objects now in European and
American museums should be returned to the countries from which they
originally came?
- (Whoever, Whomever) spilled the grape juice on the kitchen floor should
clean it up immediately.
- The shiny covering of a spacesuit reflects heat away from an astronaut,
for (who, whom) intense heat could otherwise be very dangerous.
- The note taped to the front door began, "To (whoever, whomever) it
may concern.
- A person (who, whom) has made many insurance claims is likely to face an
increase in his or her insurance rates.
- From (who, whom) did you get that impression?
- As far as I’m concerned, you can go to the races with (whoever,
whomever) you choose.
- The people (who, whom) live near the airport have complained for years
about the noise and air pollution caused by jets.
- (Whoever, Whomever) wants these old magazines can have them.
- To (who, whom) do you wish to send these roses, sir?
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