To solve the problem, we need to determine whether to use "who" or "whom" in each sentence. Here's a brief explanation of the rules:
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Who: Used as the subject of a verb (e.g., "Who is coming?").
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Whom: Used as the object of a verb or preposition (e.g., "To whom did you give the book?").
Now, let's go through each sentence and fill in the blanks with the correct word.
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1. _______ stole the cookies from the cookie jar?
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Analysis: The blank is the subject of the verb "stole." Therefore, we use "who."
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Answer: Who
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2. _______ did you invite to the party?
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Analysis: The blank is the object of the verb "invite." Therefore, we use "whom."
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Answer: Whom
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3. Do you know _______ she looks like?
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Analysis: The blank introduces a noun clause ("she looks like"), and it functions as the subject of the verb "looks like." Therefore, we use "who."
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Answer: who
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4. The third graders were eager to find out _______ their new teacher would be.
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Analysis: The blank introduces a noun clause ("their new teacher would be"), and it functions as the subject of the verb "would be." Therefore, we use "who."
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Answer: who
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5. When the police arrived on the scene, they wanted to know _______ saw the accident.
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Analysis: The blank is the subject of the verb "saw." Therefore, we use "who."
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Answer: who
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6. The Lakers, _______ play basketball, are a Los Angeles team.
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Analysis: The blank introduces a relative clause modifying "The Lakers," and it functions as the subject of the verb "play." Therefore, we use "who."
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Answer: who
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7. Grant, _______ left their skateboard in the driveway?
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Analysis: The blank introduces a relative clause modifying "Grant," and it functions as the subject of the verb "left." Therefore, we use "who."
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Answer: who
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8. The class president thanked everyone _______ helped her.
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Analysis: The blank is the subject of the verb "helped." Therefore, we use "who."
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Answer: who
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9. To _______ does this stinky pair of socks belong?
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Analysis: The blank is the object of the preposition "to." Therefore, we use "whom."
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Answer: whom
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10. _______ was the first astronaut to walk on the moon?
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Analysis: The blank is the subject of the verb "was." Therefore, we use "who."
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Answer: who
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11. With _______ did she go to the candy store?
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Analysis: The blank is the object of the preposition "with." Therefore, we use "whom."
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Answer: whom
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Final Answers:
1. Who
2. Whom
3. who
4. who
5. who
6. who
7. who
8. who
9. whom
10. who
11. whom
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{1. Who, 2. Whom, 3. who, 4. who, 5. who, 6. who, 7. who, 8. who, 9. whom, 10. who, 11. whom}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of who whom whose worksheet.
