Select the correct sentence:
A) Whoever arrives first has first pick of the desserts.
B) Whomever arrives first has first pick of the desserts.
I answered A, whomever just doesn't seem to fit.
You're right. You need the subject pronoun here.
You are correct. The correct sentence is: A) Whoever arrives first has first pick of the desserts. "Whoever" is the correct pronoun to use in this sentence because it is the subject of the verb "arrives." "Whomever" is not correct in this context.
To determine the correct sentence, we need to consider the use of "whoever" or "whomever" and their functions in the sentence. Here's how you can determine the correct choice:
1. Identify the role of "whoever" or "whomever" in the sentence. These words are pronouns that can act as the subject (whoever) or object (whomever) of a verb.
2. In the given sentence, the phrase "Whoever arrives first" is functioning as the subject. It refers to the person who arrives first.
3. Now, let's examine the two options:
- A) "Whoever arrives first has first pick of the desserts."
- B) "Whomever arrives first has first pick of the desserts."
4. In option A, "whoever" is used as the subject. This choice correctly aligns with the function of the pronoun as the subject of the verb "arrives."
5. On the other hand, option B uses "whomever" as the subject. This is incorrect because "whomever" is used as an object pronoun, not a subject pronoun.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: A) "Whoever arrives first has first pick of the desserts."