To determine whether to use whoever or whomever, here is the rule: | ||
| Examples: | Give it to whoever/whomever asks for it first. Give it to him. He asks for it first. Therefore, Give it to whoever asks for it first. | |
| We will hire whoever/whomever you recommend. We will hire him. You recommend him. him + him = whomever | ||
| We will hire whoever/whomever is most qualified. We will hire him. He is most qualified. him + he = whoever | ||
| Rule 2. | When the entire whoever/whomever clause is the subject of the verb that follows the clause, look inside the clause to determine whether to use whoever or whomever. | |
| Examples: | Whoever is elected will serve a four-year term. Whoever is elected is the subject of will serve. Whoever is the subject of is. | |
Whomever you elect will serve a four-year term. Whomever you elect is the subject of will serve. Whomever is the object of you elect. | ||
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