For whom vs. for that

[jian]

Test No. incompl/elem-39 "Relative Pronoun Exercises", question 5

Well, I should say someone for ......... money is no object.

(a) whom
(b) who
(c) that

Test No. incompl/elem-39 "Relative Pronoun Exercises", answer 5

Well, I should say someone for whom money is no object.

Correct answer: (a) whom
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Why is "for whom"?

jian

[Mister Micawber]

As object of the preposition, for, only whom will serve here. (Which is the object pronoun for that.)
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[Saneta]

Shouldn't it be in this sentence: 'say to someone'?

[Mister Micawber]

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No-- it is part of the conversation that runs throughout the quiz:

Who do you think would have a car like that?
Well, I should say someone for whom money is no object.
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[Saneta]

Please explain:,, money is no object''?

[Mister Micawber]

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The amount of money required is unimportant.
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