Which of the following sentences does NOT correctly use "who" or "whom"?
A)My supervisor knows Gary, with whom he has worked.
B)Samuel is the person to whom you should address your complaint.
C)Both of the above.
D)Neither of the above.

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Both of the above. In this question, Answer A is correct because "whom" is used in a clause that is subordinate to the main clause (note the comma). By contrast, Answer B does not use a comma, so the clause is not dependent. If the clause is restrictive (no comma), the best way to determine if "who" or "whom" is correct is to revise the sentence without "who" or "whom" (e.g., "You should address your complaint to Samuel") and then determine if the sentence works with "he" or "she" or works with "him" or "her" (e.g., "She should address . . ."). If "he" or "she" works, then use "who"; if "him" or "her" works, then use "whom."

Which of the Following Sentences Does NOT Correctly Use "Who