"Who and Whom" grammar worksheet for practicing subject and object pronouns.
A worksheet titled "Who and Whom" with instructions to complete sentences using "who" or "whom," featuring illustrations of a cookie jar, skateboard, and astronaut.
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Let's solve this grammar worksheet step by step. The task is to choose between "who" and "whom" to correctly complete each sentence.
- "Who" is used when the pronoun is the subject of a clause (i.e., doing the action).
- "Whom" is used when the pronoun is the object of a verb or preposition (i.e., receiving the action).
Think of it this way:
- "Who" = subject (like "he", "she", "they")
- "Whom" = object (like "him", "her", "them")
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Now, let’s go through each sentence:
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1. ________ stole the cookies from the cookie jar?
- The blank is the subject of the verb "stole".
- So we need a subject pronoun → Who
✔ Who stole the cookies...
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2. ________ did you invite to the party?
- "Invite" is a verb, and the blank is the object of that verb.
- So we need an object pronoun → Whom
✔ Whom did you invite...
> Note: In everyday speech, people often say "Who did you invite?" but grammatically, "whom" is correct here.
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3. Do you know ________ she looks like?
- This is a bit tricky. The phrase "she looks like" is a prepositional phrase, and "like" is a preposition.
- So we're asking: "Do you know whom she looks like?"
- The object of "like" is the person being compared to — so whom.
✔ Whom she looks like?
> But note: Many native speakers would say "who" here informally. However, technically, "whom" is correct because it's the object of the preposition "like".
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4. The third graders were eager to find out ________ their new teacher would be.
- The blank is the subject of the verb "would be".
- So we need a subject pronoun → who
✔ who their new teacher would be
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5. When the police arrived on the scene, they wanted to know ________ saw the accident.
- The blank is the subject of the verb "saw".
- So we need who
✔ who saw the accident
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6. The Lakers, ________ play basketball, are a Los Angeles team.
- The blank introduces a relative clause ("play basketball") modifying "The Lakers".
- "The Lakers" is plural and the subject of "play".
- So we need who (subject)
✔ who play basketball
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7. Grant, ________ left their skateboard in the driveway?
- This is a question: "Grant, [who/whom] left their skateboard..."
- The blank is the subject of the verb "left".
- So we use who
✔ who left their skateboard...
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8. The class president thanked everyone ________ helped her win.
- "Helped" is a verb; the blank is its subject.
- So we need who
✔ who helped her win
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9. To ________ does this stinky pair of socks belong?
- "Belong" is a verb, but "to" is a preposition.
- We’re asking: "To whom do these socks belong?"
- Prepositions take whom as object
✔ whom does this stinky pair of socks belong?
> Note: "To who" is common in speech, but "to whom" is grammatically correct.
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10. ________ was the first astronaut to walk on the moon?
- The blank is the subject of the verb "was".
- So we use Who
✔ Who was the first astronaut...
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11. With ________ did she go to the candy store?
- "With" is a preposition.
- The blank is the object of the preposition "with".
- So we need whom
✔ whom did she go...
> Again, people say "who" in casual speech, but "whom" is correct.
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1. Who
2. Whom
3. Whom
4. who
5. who
6. who
7. who
8. who
9. whom
10. Who
11. whom
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- Ask yourself: Is the pronoun doing the action (subject)? → Use who
- Is it receiving the action or following a preposition? → Use whom
- You can test it by replacing with "he/him":
- "He stole the cookies" → "Who stole..." ✔️
- "I invited him" → "Whom did I invite?" ✔️
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or flashcards!
🔹 Key Rule:
- "Who" is used when the pronoun is the subject of a clause (i.e., doing the action).
- "Whom" is used when the pronoun is the object of a verb or preposition (i.e., receiving the action).
Think of it this way:
- "Who" = subject (like "he", "she", "they")
- "Whom" = object (like "him", "her", "them")
---
Now, let’s go through each sentence:
---
1. ________ stole the cookies from the cookie jar?
- The blank is the subject of the verb "stole".
- So we need a subject pronoun → Who
✔ Who stole the cookies...
---
2. ________ did you invite to the party?
- "Invite" is a verb, and the blank is the object of that verb.
- So we need an object pronoun → Whom
✔ Whom did you invite...
> Note: In everyday speech, people often say "Who did you invite?" but grammatically, "whom" is correct here.
---
3. Do you know ________ she looks like?
- This is a bit tricky. The phrase "she looks like" is a prepositional phrase, and "like" is a preposition.
- So we're asking: "Do you know whom she looks like?"
- The object of "like" is the person being compared to — so whom.
✔ Whom she looks like?
> But note: Many native speakers would say "who" here informally. However, technically, "whom" is correct because it's the object of the preposition "like".
---
4. The third graders were eager to find out ________ their new teacher would be.
- The blank is the subject of the verb "would be".
- So we need a subject pronoun → who
✔ who their new teacher would be
---
5. When the police arrived on the scene, they wanted to know ________ saw the accident.
- The blank is the subject of the verb "saw".
- So we need who
✔ who saw the accident
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6. The Lakers, ________ play basketball, are a Los Angeles team.
- The blank introduces a relative clause ("play basketball") modifying "The Lakers".
- "The Lakers" is plural and the subject of "play".
- So we need who (subject)
✔ who play basketball
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7. Grant, ________ left their skateboard in the driveway?
- This is a question: "Grant, [who/whom] left their skateboard..."
- The blank is the subject of the verb "left".
- So we use who
✔ who left their skateboard...
---
8. The class president thanked everyone ________ helped her win.
- "Helped" is a verb; the blank is its subject.
- So we need who
✔ who helped her win
---
9. To ________ does this stinky pair of socks belong?
- "Belong" is a verb, but "to" is a preposition.
- We’re asking: "To whom do these socks belong?"
- Prepositions take whom as object
✔ whom does this stinky pair of socks belong?
> Note: "To who" is common in speech, but "to whom" is grammatically correct.
---
10. ________ was the first astronaut to walk on the moon?
- The blank is the subject of the verb "was".
- So we use Who
✔ Who was the first astronaut...
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11. With ________ did she go to the candy store?
- "With" is a preposition.
- The blank is the object of the preposition "with".
- So we need whom
✔ whom did she go...
> Again, people say "who" in casual speech, but "whom" is correct.
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✔ Final Answers:
1. Who
2. Whom
3. Whom
4. who
5. who
6. who
7. who
8. who
9. whom
10. Who
11. whom
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💡 Tips for Remembering:
- Ask yourself: Is the pronoun doing the action (subject)? → Use who
- Is it receiving the action or following a preposition? → Use whom
- You can test it by replacing with "he/him":
- "He stole the cookies" → "Who stole..." ✔️
- "I invited him" → "Whom did I invite?" ✔️
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or flashcards!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of who whom worksheet.
