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Is the use of "whom" in a sentence, regarded as proper English, or is it seen as nostalgically arrogant?
eg.
....her brother, whom i always thought was a slimyb.. etc
second question
is "Who(m)" an adverb,noun, word etc what is the correct categorisation of this four letter word?
Yes, it's proper English.
The rule of thumb is to remember that "who" is the subject and "whom" is an object.
Who is that guy?
Twelve people are on a jury, 7 of whom are men.
Make sense? :unsure:
I don't think I have ever spoken the word whom or written it.
I would probably say "Twelve people are on a jury, 7 of them are men". I don't know if skizo's example is just shit, but i think it sounds better and even if I were a user of whom, I'd probably go with what I said.
I seldom use it. I've probably used "whom" in college papers more than any time in the rest of my life combined.
Probably best to ignore what I said. I'd struggle to write a sentence in joined up letters, the only time I have to put something down on paper I just use block capitals, I only ever write short notes or lists. You used to be a number 7 on the list, but I scored you out. I do type more than I write, but it's all shite.
What he says is correct ... This is what they teach you in those High Profile GMAT books .. Maybe Skizo just gave one :shifty:Quote:
Originally Posted by Skizo
I reckon Skizo's sounds like the right description. I usually only use it for effect when swearing or whatever rather than normally because people might think it's a bit old fashioned.
Another one is 'whilst'. When I was 10 a teacher told me off for using it because he said no-one said that anymore.
Yet another word that has fallen into fogeyness is thus, it is only brandished by university lecturers. A little used word that I particularly enjoy though is underwhelm(ed), as in I am completely underwhelmed by that :blink:
Until I just looked it up I actually didn't realise that was a proper word
I would still use 'whom' sometimes, like.
When I'm addressing a letter to a collective body or if I'm writing a sicknote for one of the kids for school or whatnot.
'To whom it may concern'. Still valid imo. True story.
It's also the sound a fart makes underwater. WHOOOM.
Oh I like those. I use the phrase 'multi-talentless' sometimes. I use 'thus' quite a lot as well. But usually I find old fashioned words work better banged right up next to really modern words or slang, just for effect.Quote:
Originally Posted by Artemis
Not that I really think about it much :unsure:
No, that's 'Blubbalubbalub'. WHOOM is the noise a torpedo makes leaving a sub.Quote:
Originally Posted by chalice
EHS
(second thoughts maybe yours does sound like that)
Guinness'll do that to ya.
And you definitely wouldn't be eating that soggy biscuit after that. :no:
Oh no! Soda Stream squits are the worst.
I like using 'ergo'. It makes me seem clever. Or a twat. Either.
You like to use a twat for what? :unsure:
Getting a new pair of shoes, mainly.
:lol:
It is our way, I'm not judging.
Is the use of "proper english" the correct English Grammer?
I think it is, but it sounds wrong.. :unsure:
The Queen's english or proper english, which of course begs the burning question is text speak 'improper english' ? :blink:Quote:
Originally Posted by Rat Faced
My point, superbly illustrated ! :blink:Quote:
Originally Posted by Crutavv
could you type that again in english please, I find spastic difficult to understand ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Crutavv
I would suggest you join a Czech forum since you seem to be rather annoyed by the fact this one in English speaking.
Then I should warn you; discussions regarding English grammar are common here.
No man is an island,
Entire of itself.
Each is a piece of the continent,
A part of the main.
If a clod be washed away by the sea,
Europe is the less.
As well as if a promontory were.
As well as if a manner of thine own
Or of thine friend's were.
Each man's death diminishes me,
For I am involved in mankind.
Therefore, send not to know
For whom the bell tolls,
It tolls for thee.
A pronoun.Quote:
Originally Posted by 100%
Skizo is right, but you can find that information on the internet if you are not sure, just google it