Give It To Whomever/Whoever You Invite?

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Hi teachers!

I want to know if the #2 and #4 are grammatical.

1. Give it to whomever you like. (0)

2. Give it to whoever you like. (?)

3. You can in vite whomever you like. (0)

4. You can invite whoever you like. (0 ?)

Many thanks in advance ☺

Jan 19 2021 07:12:18

CalifJim · Accepted Answer · 2021-01-19T8:05

Michelle ChaI want to know if the #2 and #4 are grammatical.

Yes. It's all right to substitute 'who' for 'whom' and 'whoever' for 'whomever' when it's at the head of its clause.

However, use 'whomever' in an English class where you are required to use only the most formal kind of writing.

CJ