Whoever and Whomever
| Rule 1 |
First of all, use the ever suffix when who or whom can fit into two clauses in the sentence. |
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| Rule 2 |
Because we can substitute him and he in both clauses, we must use the ever suffix. Now, to determine whether to use whoever or whomever, here is the rule:
him + he = whoever
him + him = whomever
Therefore, Give it to whoever asks for it first. |
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| Rule 3 |
When the entire whoever/whomever clause is the subject of the verb following the clause, look inside the clause to determine whether to use whoever or whomever. |