Who vs Whom

Incorrect: Alex worried about who Tim would be partnered with in the competition.

Correct: Alex worried about whom Tim would be partnered with in the competition.

• Use who or whoever with subject pronouns

• use whom and whomever with object pronouns

• Tip: mentally rephrase the sentence using he or him

  • If using he makes more sense, go with who

  • If using him makes more sense, go with whom.