Editing: Incorrect Use of Who/Whom for Grade 5

This Grade 5 worksheet helps students practice the correct use of "who" and "whom" in sentences. Understanding when to use "who" (subject form) and "whom" (object form) is essential for forming grammatically correct and clear sentences. Through various exercises, learners will identify errors in the use of "who" and "whom," improving their sentence structure and grammatical understanding.

Why Who and Whom Matter in Grammar?  

"Who" and "whom" are relative pronouns that are essential for forming questions and clauses. For Grade 5 learners, this topic is important because:  
1. "Who" is used as the subject of a sentence, while "whom" is used as the object of a verb or preposition.  
2. Correct usage of "who" and "whom" ensures clarity in communication.  
3. Learning how to use "who" and "whom" correctly improves writing accuracy and reading comprehension.  
4. Mastery of these pronouns supports better sentence formation and overall writing fluency.

What’s Inside This Worksheet?  

This worksheet includes various exercises to help students understand and apply the correct use of "who" and "whom":

🧠 Exercise 1 – Underline the Errors  
Students will read sentences and underline errors in the use of "who" and "whom." (Page 3)

✏️ Exercise 2 – Multiple Choice Questions  
Students will select the correct form of "who" or "whom" from the options provided, reinforcing their understanding. (Pages 4–5)

📋 Exercise 3 – Sentence Rewriting  
Learners will rewrite sentences with incorrect use of "who" and "whom," ensuring correct usage in the new sentences. (Pages 6–7)

📝 Exercise 4 – Paragraph Correction  
Students will identify and correct errors in a paragraph related to the use of "who" and "whom." (Page 8)

🎯 Exercise 5 – Sentence Writing  
Students will create their own sentences using "who" and "whom" correctly. (Page 9)

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)

Exercise 1 – Underlined Errors  
1. whom is → who is  
2. whom wants → who wants  
3. whom is → who is  
4. whom can → who can  
5. whom broke → who broke  
6. whom called → who called  
7. whom will → who will  
8. whom made → who made  
9. whom is → who is  
10. whom found → who found  

Exercise 2 – Correctly Edited Sentences  
1. a) Aarav asked who is at the door.  
2. b) Kavya said who called me at noon.  
3. b) Ishan asked who wants extra chalk.  
4. a) Myra asked who is absent now.  
5. a) Dev asked who can help me.  
6. c) Naina asked who will lead today.  
7. a) Vivaan asked who made this chart.  
8. b) Arjun asked who is your captain.  
9. c) Rohan asked who found the keys.  
10. a) Sanya asked who can help me.

Exercise 3 – Rewritten Sentences  
1. Aarav asked who is at the door.  
2. Kavya asked who called me at noon.  
3. Ishan asked who wants extra chalk.  
4. Myra asked who is absent now.  
5. Dev asked who can help me.  
6. Naina asked who will lead today.  
7. Vivaan asked who made this chart.  
8. Arjun asked who is your captain.  
9. Rohan asked who found the keys.  
10. Sanya asked who can help me.

Exercise 4 – Corrected Paragraph  
Arjun met a boy who was playing cricket in the ground, and he asked him about the game. Later, he saw a teacher who helped him in solving a difficult question. His friend Kavya introduced him to a girl who was very good in studies, and she guided him well. Then, Arjun talked to a player whom he admired and thanked him for his support. He also met a man.

Exercise 5 – Sample Answer (Paragraph)  
**A Person I Admire: My Teacher**  
One of the people I admire the most is my teacher, Mrs. Sharma. She is a kind and patient person who always makes learning fun. She encourages us to think creatively and always supports us in our academic journey. I admire her not only for her knowledge but also for the way she connects with every student. Mrs. Sharma is someone who inspires me to work harder and do my best in everything. She believes in all of us and pushes us to achieve our goals.

Help your child master the use of "who" and "whom" with these practical exercises that improve their grammar and sentence structure.  
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