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Grammar Question

Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 3:51 pm
by 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.

Re: Grammar Question

Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 8:45 pm
by gjohnson
That sentence seems fine, but you could also say something like "who are generally flat footed and who have trouble walking long distances"

Re: Grammar Question

Posted: Fri May 27, 2016 9:29 pm
by 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...

Re: Grammar Question

Posted: Sat May 28, 2016 11:03 pm
by 3pianists
Sure, there's nothing inherently wrong with using them both in a sentence, so long as you're using them both correctly.