Whom

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Understanding ObjectPlay
Use 'whom' to refer to the receiver of an action in a sentence. SlideSarah, whom the principal praised, felt honored.
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Preposition PairsPlay
'Whom' often follows prepositions like to, for, with, near, and by in questions and statements. SlideWith whom are you attending the prom?
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Traditional ContextPlay
In modern conversation, using 'whom' can sound overly formal or traditional. SlideWhom did you invite to dinner?