Who vs Whom

Both are correct.

"Whom", as a question word, is more formal.

JK

The correct word is whom, because you are referring to the object of the sentence.

Who can I ask to help me with this is the correct form. The use of 'Whom' is not widely used now. When the both subject and object involve people we use 'Who'.

Who gave you this pen. We ask about the Subject and

"Who did you give my pen." refers to the object or the receiver of the pen.

Who did you give my pen to?"-- This is OK for informal English.

I offered this advice on a different thread: remind yourself, "Who is the subject and the object is whom?"

For the subject, use 'who'.

For the object, use 'whom'.

Who can I ask to help me with this?

Whom can I ask to help me with this?

I think both "who" and "whom" are objects (the subject being "I"); the former is informal English; the latter is formal, but correct (even if no more in use). Do you agree?

JK

Yes, but the latter is still very much in use for formal purposes.

Thanks, Mister Micawber.

JK