Question

Send the letter to _____ you think would be most receptive to the idea.

A) whomever
B) whoever
C) who

Answer 1

The correct option is 'whoever', as it is the subjective form of the pronoun 'who' used as the subject of the sentence. The correct option is B.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the given sentence, the correct option is whoever. The word 'whoever' is used as the subject of the sentence, which is asking for the recipient of the letter who would be most receptive to the idea. 'Whoever' is the subjective form of the pronoun 'who', used when it acts as the subject of a clause or sentence.

For example:

1. Give the tickets to whoever can use them. - In this sentence, 'whoever' is the subject of the clause 'who can use them'.
2. She is the person who is best qualified for the job. - In this sentence, 'who' is the subject of the clause 'who is best qualified for the job'.
3. She is the person who I think is best qualified for the job. - In this sentence, 'who' is still the subject of the clause, despite the intervening words 'I think'.