Worksheet on Who/Whom – Subject vs Object

English
Year 9
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~14 mins
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A worksheet focusing on distinguishing between subject and object forms of who/whom, designed to assess understanding through exam-style questions.

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Worksheet on Who/Whom – Subject vs Object

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Grade Year 9
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Understanding Who and Whom

In the bustling city of Oxford, a young student named Emily was eager to learn more about the history of the university. She wondered who had founded the college, and she was curious about whom the famous scholars had mentored. As she explored the ancient halls, she met a guide who explained that the founder, whom many admire, had lived centuries ago. Emily realised that understanding who and whom was essential to grasp the full story behind the university's origins.
1.
In the sentence "she met a guide who explained that the founder, whom many admire, had lived centuries ago", identify whether "whom" is used correctly, and explain why.
[2 marks]
2.
Rewrite the sentence: "She wondered who had founded the college" using correct subject or object form as appropriate.
[2 marks]
B

Identifying Subject and Object

1. o you know who is responsible for organising the event? 2. The teacher asked whom I had spoken to during lunch. 3. The person whom you saw at the station is my uncle. 4. Do you think who will win the race? 5. I was unsure whom the letter was addressed to.
1.
In sentence 2, is "whom" used correctly? Justify your answer.
[2 marks]
2.
Identify whether "who" or "whom" is correct in sentence 4 and explain why.
[2 marks]
C

Multiple Choice Practice

1.  student asked the teacher who was responsible for the assignment. a) Correct b) Incorrect 2. I don know whom the letter was meant for. a) Correct b) Incorrect 3. The man bout whom you were talking is my neighbour. a) Correct b) Incorrect 4. To o you think the award should be given? a) who b) whom
1.
In question 2, which option is correct? Explain your choice.
[1 mark]
Aa) Correct
Bb) Incorrect
2.
In question 4, which is the correct word and why?
[1 mark]
Aa) who
Bb) whom
D

Creative Writing: Role Play

Write a short dialogue involving two characters discussing a historical figure, correctly using who and whom.
1.
Create a dialogue of at least 20 lines, making sure to use who and whom correctly in each question.

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Created
1/1/2026
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