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
2 answers
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?
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