To whom or who to ?
Stilll considered grammatically wrong, but more and more widespread in colloquial English. Feel free to use it except when writing essays, reports, theses and business letters.
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#1 23-Dec-2004, 09:19
To whom or who to ?
Hello!
I want to ask about the usage of ''who to''. I had a discution with my english teacher about this point. She said this usage is grammatically wrong but acceptable because it is widely used. Is this right or it is just more informal that ''To whom''?
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#2 23-Dec-2004, 10:33Re: To whom or who to ?
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#3 23-Dec-2004, 12:52Re: To whom or who to ?
Could you give an example?
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#4 24-Dec-2004, 02:28Re: To whom or who to ?
Gee, I've the same question.
Originally Posted by Francois
When is "who to" used?
Maybe the poster means, "to who"?
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#5 24-Dec-2004, 10:42 Re: To whom or who to ?
Hello!
Here are two examples:
1.To whom did you give the book.
2.Who did you give the book to.
If I am not clear write back.
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#6 24-Dec-2004, 13:15Re: To whom or who to ?
Ah, I see. Originally Posted by eurekateam
Hello!
Here are two examples:
1.To whom did you give the book.
2.Who did you give the book to.
If I am not clear write back.
Thank you.
You meant, "Who. . .to?". 
I concur with MM's post.
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