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Offroad Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

By whom/who

Dear teachers

I wonder if in today's English it is OK to say 'who' instead of 'whom'.

Eg

- I have heard horrible things about you, most of them are disgusting, Mr. Konnor.
- You have? By whom?

Thank you
  

Top answer

Hi, I wonder if in today's English it is OK to say 'who' instead of 'whom'. 'Who' is very commonly said, but is still considered less than standard. Eg You need edits as follows.

— Clive

  • Hi, I wonder if in today's English it is OK to say 'who' instead of 'whom'.
  • 'Who' is very commonly said, but is still considered less than standard.
  • Eg You need edits as follows.
  • - I have heard horrible things about you .
  • M ost of them are disgusting, Mr.
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Hi,

I wonder if in today's English it is OK to say 'who' instead of 'whom'. 'Who' is very commonly said, but is still considered less than standard.

Eg

You need edits as follows.
- I have heard horrible thing
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As there are many Englishes in the globe, I understand that your edits follow your opinion on the matter in particular, or maybe 'By whom' is not standard, some may consider it correct, or incorrect.
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Hi,
. . . there are many Englishes in the globe. . .
True.

I've always heard and read
eg I have heard horrible things about you from Tom.

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Hi Clive

I, myself, would never say that either.

Thank you
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