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correct: Who did they write the postcard to?

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

AnonymousWho did they write the postcard to?

OK.

Karansardana · Answer

Mister MicawberOK.

Shouldn't it be 'Whom'? Whom did they write the postcard to?

RandomGuy · Answer

karansardanaShouldn't it be 'Whom'?

That would be OK in formal English. Most of us don't use whom in everyday English.

Karansardana · Answer

Aspara Gus karansardanaShouldn't it be 'Whom'?That would be OK in formal English. Most of us don't use whom in everyday English.

Thanks.

Mister Micawber · Answer

karansardanaShouldn't it be 'Whom'? Whom did they write the postcard to?

Not ever: this is a mongrel structure that is unacceptable. You should use one of two forms:

To whom did they write the postcard? (formal)
Who did they write the postcard to? (informal)

Since the conversation is about postcards, the informal seems much more appropriate to me.

RandomGuy · Answer

Mister MicawberTo whom did they write the postcard? (formal)

Ah, right.

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