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Whoever vs. Whomever

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Rule 1.	To determine whether to use whoever or whomever, here is the rule: him + he = whoever him + him = whomever
	Examples:	Give it to whoever/whomever asks for it first. Give it to him. He asks for it first. Therefore, Give it to whoever* asks for it first.*
		We will hire whoever/whomever* you recommend.* We will hire him. You recommend him. him + him = whomever
		We will hire whoever/whomever is most qualified. We will hire him. He is most qualified. him + he = whoever

Rule 2.

When the entire whoever/whomever clause is the subject of the verb that follows the clause, look inside the clause to determine whether to use whoever or whomever.

Examples:

Whoever is elected will serve a four-year term.

Whoever is elected is the subject of will serve.

Whoever is the subject of is.

Whomever you elect will serve a four-year term.

Whomever you elect is the subject of will serve.

Whomever is the object of you elect.

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