whoever vs whomever

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whoever vs whomever

by archiegumbo » Thu Aug 06, 2009 5:45 pm
Can some please clarify these 2 examples for me:


Whoever is elected will serve a four-year term.

Solution:
Whoever is elected is the subject of will serve.

Whoever is the subject of is.

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Whomever you elect will serve a four-year term.

Solution
Whomever you elect is the subject of will serve.

Whomever is the object of you elect.
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