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Practice 2: Using “Who” and “Whom” | Basic Level

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  • Instructions
  • Based on this lesson, complete each blank to ask a question using “who,” “whom,” or “whose.” Use the answers as clues.

    For this practice, you must make the difference between “who” and “whom.”

    When finished each sentence, click “Answer.”

    Note. Your answers will not be submitted. When you leave this page, they will be deleted.

1. car is that in front of the house?

— It’s Tom’s.

Whose car is that in front of the house?

2. birthday is it today?

Whose birthday is it today?

3. are those gifts for?

— They’re for Tom. It’s his birthday today.

Who are those gifts for? (informal)

Whom are those gifts for? (formal)

4. is this birthday party for?

— It’s for Tom.

Who is this birthday party for? (informal)

Whom is this birthday party for? (formal)

5. is coming to Tom’s party?

— All of his friends are coming.

Who is coming to Tom’s party?

6. is that man in the coffee shop?

— That’s Tom.

Who is that man in the coffee shop?

7. laptop is that on the table?

— That’s Tom’s laptop.

Whose laptop is that on the table?

8. is Tom talking to?

— He’s talking to Marc.

Who is Tom talking to? (informal)

Whom is Tom talking to? (formal)

9. is Tom playing chess with?

— He’s playing chess with his friend Jenna.

Who is Tom playing chess with? (informal)

Whom is Tom playing chess with? (formal)

10. is winning the game?

— Jenna is.

Who is winning the game?

Poor Tom...

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