Who or whom
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong yesterday paid tribute to former top civil servant Ngiam Tong Dow, whom he said stood out for his intellect and empathy, as well as his willingness to speak his mind.
Should it be "who" instead of "whom"?
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kohyoongliat Should it be "who" instead of "whom"? Yes. You can think of 'he said' as parenthetical.
- kohyoongliat Should it be "who" instead of "whom"?
- Yes.
- You can think of 'he said' as parenthetical.
- who (he said) stood out ...
- CJ
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kohyoongliatShould it be "who" instead of "whom"?
Yes. You can think of 'he said' as parenthetical.
who (he said) stood out ...
CJ
0kohyoongliatPrime Minister Lee Hsien Loong yesterday paid tribute to former top civil servant Ngiam Tong Dow, whom he said stood out for his intellect and empathy, as well as his willingness to speak his mind.
Should it be "who" instead of "whom"?
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