2. WHO OR WHOM  WHO and WHOEVER  Are in the subjective case – this means the word is being used as the subject.  EXAMPLE: Whoever thinks that needs to have a head examination.  EXAMPLE: Did Marcy mention who it was that called at 2:00 a.m.?

3. WHO OR WHOM  WHOM and WHOMEVER  Are in the objective case – this means the word is being used as an object.  EXAMPLE: “Do not ask for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.”  EXAMPLE: Did David think he could give the tickets to whomever he pleased?

4. WHO OR WHOM – TEST #1  For “who” or “whoever,” substitute he, she or they to see if it makes sense.  For “whom” or “whomever,” substitute him, her or them to see if it makes sense.  EXAMPLE: My father tells the same story to whoever/whomever he meets.  My father tells the same story to she/her.

5. WHO OR WHOM – TEST #2  Add the word “if” before the substituted word.  Then, for “who” or “whoever,” substitute he, she or they to see if it makes sense.  For “whom” or “whomever,” substitute him, her or them to see if it makes sense.  EXAMPLE: I wondered who/whom had voted for Ms. Denali.  I wondered if he/if him had voted for Ms. Denali.