“Who vs. Whom: Unravel the Enigma of English Grammar That Even Experts Misuse!”
Plus, learning about interrogative pronouns will help you know the difference between who vs. whom.
Interrogative Pronoun
Simply put, an interrogative pronoun is a pronoun that is used in a question. You know these words: who, what, where, when, why, and how. Whence and whither are also interrogative pronouns, but I’ll spare you on those. For now.
Who Uses Whom Nowadays?
The word whom seems to have fallen out of favor, although some crotchety old uncle or anal-retentive English teacher might force it into your vocabulary at some point. For all I know, whom could still be used frequently in British English, Canadian English, or Aussie speak. It’s safe to assume that a high-profile writing assignment would require you to adhere to strict rules and use whom where it would be expected. Also, if you were writing a historical novel or perhaps a fantasy tale with a medieval flair, you’d want to know such things so your characters would have realistic dialogue.
