Communications 12/21/2016

The Story of Whoville…or Whomville

Most everyone
In WOTville
Liked grammar a lot…

But a few
Who struggled with it
Did NOT!

Now we love all the Whos and the story of thee
But sometimes a Who is used
In a spot where a Whom should be.

Oh the horror of misuse
The horror indeed
But, with this rule, you can see…

He = Who
Him = Whom

If He works as the pronoun, you’ll know a Who is correct.
But if Him works better, a Whom you should elect.

To know the difference, you are yearning
An example is needed for better learning.

Who/Whom should I pick?
The sentence fits Him because “You would pick him.”
So, into the question Whom you will stick.

Who/Whom wrote the rhyme?
Ahhh…He wrote the rhyme.
So, into the question put Who this time.

Now if you’ve followed this rhyme
And learned what’s correct…
Too much time on your hands — what the heck!

Get out there in Whoville, Greenville, the like
Get shopping and caroling and enjoying your time.
No grinches in your way of a merry holiday
Is our wish to you and your family.

Happy Holidays!

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