If the pronoun is the subject of that verb, use "whoever." If it is the object of that verb, use "whomever":
- The prize should be given to whomever.
- The prize should be given to whoever wins the race.
Do I use whoever or whomever?
Choosing whoever or whomever can be easy. Whomever is an object pronoun and works like the pronouns him, her, and them (Give the document to whomever in the department). Whoever is a subject pronoun and works like the pronouns he, she, and they (Whoever wrote this poem should win a prize).
In which sentence is the correct form of the pronoun whoever whomever used?
You should use who or whoever if the sentence requires he. Here's the example again: “She plays her guitar for whomever.” Because you could also correctly say “She plays her guitar for him,” whomever is the appropriate pronoun for this sentence. Whoever and whomever are both pronouns that deal with an unknown person.
