Grammar Question Forum

[Anonymous User]

Is it OK to include both WHO and FOR WHOM in a sentence?

e.g.

These shoes are especially good for short people, who are generally flat-footed and for whom walking long distances is a particular challenge.

TY in advance.

[gjohnson]

That sentence seems fine, but you could also say something like "who are generally flat footed and who have trouble walking long distances"

[34iplaw]

Yeah... it's fine AFAIK, but I'd avoid it if it feels forced for how you write [which, by asking here, it raises a red flag to me!]

Again, NBD either way...just make sure, when reading your statement, that the sentence doesn't jump out for the use of who/whom.

I hope I articulated my point properly...

[3pianists]

Sure, there's nothing inherently wrong with using them both in a sentence, so long as you're using them both correctly.