Pronouns and Antecedents Flashcards
, which (VERB)
The verb’s number (singular/plural) will tell you what the “which” is referring to. , which (singular verb) is modifying the singular noun noun in the preceding clause.
Who/Whoever and Whom/Whomever
Who & Whoever are SUBJECT pronouns
The the department head would resign soon was obvious, but WHO would serve as the new head was not.
Whom & Whomever are OBJECT pronouns
We have to know WHOM to call if the computer malfunctions.
Each of the experts (who/whom) had analyzed the results was given an opportunity to speak. “WHO had analyzed”.
Tricky: Nobody saw (who/whom) pulled the alarm. It's more important to make clear that the person took the action.
Nobody saw WHO pulled the alarm.
“That” cannot be used to refer to a person or clause. That can only refer to nouns.
The home inspector that the couple hired detected black mold. INCORRECT.
The home inspector whom the couple hired detected black mold
