For each of the following sentences, choose the correct pronoun from the pair given in parentheses.
1. We are going to play stickball in the street. (Who, Whom) would you like to play first base?
2. The best pitcher would be (who, whom)?
3. (Who, Whom) would you like to be catcher?
4. (Who, Whom) were you thinking about as shortstop?
5. Of those remaining, (who, whom) will be playing outfield?
6. (Who, Whom) is setting up the batting order?
7. The stick and the ball are being brought by (who, whom)?
8. Our parents asked, "With (who, whom) are you playing?"
9. (Who, Whom) made the first out?
10. The first run was scored by (who, whom)?
My answers to these questions are the following:
1. Whom
2. Whom
3. Whom
4. Whom
5. Who
6. Who
7. Whom
8. Whom
9. Who
10. Whom
They're all right except for 2. In that sentence, you need a subject pronoun because it follows a linking verb and means the same as the subject.
(who,whom) ____ will the choir director choose?
To answer these questions correctly, you need to determine whether you should use the pronoun "who" or "whom". Here's a brief explanation to help you understand how to choose the correct pronoun:
1. "Whom" should be used in this sentence. To determine if "who" or "whom" is proper, you can rephrase the sentence and check if it fits with "he" or "him". For example, "Whom do you want to play first base?" can be rephrased as "You want to play first base with him." Thus, "whom" is correct.
2. "Whom" is the correct pronoun. To confirm, you can rephrase the sentence as "The best pitcher would be him."
3. "Whom" should be used. You can rephrase it to "You want him to be the catcher."
4. "Whom" is correct. Rewriting the sentence as "You were thinking about him as shortstop" confirms this choice.
5. "Who" is the correct pronoun. You can rephrase the sentence as "He will be playing outfield."
6. "Who" is the proper pronoun. Rewriting the sentence as "He is setting up the batting order" confirms this choice.
7. "Whom" is correct. Rewriting it as "The stick and the ball are being brought by him" makes it clear.
8. "Whom" should be used. You can rephrase the question as "With whom are you playing?"
9. "Who" is correct here. You can rephrase it as "He made the first out."
10. "Whom" is the correct pronoun. If you rephrase it as "The first run was scored by him", you'll see that "whom" is appropriate.
Regarding your answers, most of them are correct. However, in question 5, the correct answer should be "who" instead of "whom."
Correct answers:
1. Whom
2. Whom
3. Whom
4. Whom
5. Who
6. Who
7. Whom
8. Whom
9. Who
10. Whom