[Grammar] who/whoever/those who

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LiuJing

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They gave who came to the meeting a book.

They gave whoever came to the meeting a book.

They gave those who came to the meeting a book.

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Some say the first sentence is grammatically sound, which I doubt.
What do you think of it?
 

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Nope. Not correct. Should be the last example "those who"

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Nope. Not correct. Should be the last example "those who"

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Do you suggest the second is no good either?
 

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The second is fine.
 
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