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Whoever vs. WhomeverRule 1. To determine whether to use whoever or whomever , here is the rule: Examples:
Give it to him. He asks for it first. Therefore, Give it to whoever asks for it first .
We will hire him . You recommend him .
We will hire him . He is most qualified. 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 is the subject of will serve . Whoever is the subject of is .
Whomever you elect is the subject of will serve. Whomever is the object of you elect . |
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