This is another stickler in the grammar world and many people are unsure which to use.
Whom actually refers to a particular object in the sentence – “Whom does Richard want?”
In this case, the word “whom” is the object of what Richard wants.
Who refers to a general subject within the sentence – “Who wants Richard.”
In this case the word “who” is the main subject of the sentence written.
Do you know the song “Who do you love?” – It might help you to remember which to use as this is grammatically wrong!
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So, let me get this straigh. Who is used when the sentence is about "who". Whom is used when the sentance is not about "whom". So it would be
Who is your college roommate?
With whom do you want to room with?
Who is the driver of the car?
Do you know whom the driver of the car was?
I think I got it right, tell me if I got it wrong please.
Another easy way to remember which word is right is this:
If you can use she/he in a sentence the correct word to use is who.
If you can use him/her in a sentence the correct word is whom.
So in case of your sentences it would go like this:
He/she is your college roommate - Who is your college roommate.
I would like to room with him/her - With whom do you want to room with.
He/she is/was the driver of the car - Who is/was the driver of the car.
Do you know if he/she was the driver of the car? - Do you know who the driver of the car was.
So you were right on all of them except for the last! Good job though! :D
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