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Practice 17-6 Who and Whom Following a
Preposition
Use the substitution method to decide whether to use who or whom in
the following sentences.
1. The suitcase had no tag, so the hotel staff were unsure to (who,
whom) it belonged.
2. The delivery person returned and said he had not been able to
find the person to (who, whom) the flowers had been
addressed.
3. To (who, whom) does this set of keys belong?
4. The person for (who, whom) the house was built backed out of
the deal at the last minute.
5. Most parents want to know where their children are and with
(who, whom) they are associating.
Practice 17-7 Using Who and Whom
Use the substitution method to decide whether to use who or whom in
the following sentences.
1. Everyone wondered (who, whom) the new president would be.
2. The sign on the large box read “To (who, whom) it may
concern: The contents do not concern you!”
3. Andrea had not decided (who, whom) to invite to her party.
