Whoever Vs. Whomever

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Whoever vs. Whomever ​

Rule 1

• • To determine whether to use whoever or whomever, here is the rule:
    • him + he = whoever
    • him + him = whomever

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.