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We will hire whoever/whomever you recommend. We will hire him. You recommend him. him + him = whomever Example: 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. Example: Whoever is elected will serve a four-year term. Whoever is elected is the subject of will serve. Whoever is the subject of is. Example: 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. That vs. Which Rule 1. Who refers to people. That and which refer to groups or things. Examples: Anya is the one who rescued the bird. Lokua is on the team that won first place. 28
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