Whom was he taking to? vs To whom is he talking?

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Whom was he talking to?' is the correct form when asking about the person someone was speaking to in the past. 'To whom is he talking?' is the correct form when asking about the person someone is currently speaking to. The choice between 'whom' and 'to whom' depends on the verb tense and the timing of the action.

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Whom was he taking to?

This phrase is correct when asking about the person someone was speaking to in the past.

This phrase is used to inquire about the person someone was speaking to in the past. 'Whom' is the correct form to use in this context.

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Whose drug dealers was he taking out?
Why was he taking parts from women?
McBride. Was he taking money from people? Gangsters?
Where is he taking the data?
Which direction is he taking us?
If he hates his job, how much care is he taking?
If he hates his job, how much care is he taking?
Why is he taking my dolls?
Why is he taking a shower?
Why is he taking my photo?
Then why is he taking the exam?
Well, where is he taking him?
Know where's he taking her?
- Where's he taking her?
Was he taking samples out of the...?
To your knowledge, was he taking steroids on the day john quesada died?
Is he taking another personal day?
Why is he taking the hanged man?
Where is he taking your next victim?
Where is he taking your next victim?

Alternatives:

Who was he talking to?

To whom is he talking?

This phrase is correct when asking about the person someone is currently speaking to.

This phrase is used to inquire about the person someone is currently speaking to. 'To whom' is the correct form to use in this context.

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Who is he, and why is he talking?
- Is he talking to his father?
- What is he talking about?
- What is he talking about?
Shirley, what is he talking about?
Bo, what is he talking about? I do hope you can forgive the intrusion... but I haven't heard that voice in over 90 years.
What is he talking about? Okay.
What sickness is he talking about?
What is he talking about? It just doesn't make sense.
Who is he, and why is he talking?
But why is he talking to you?
Tao, is he talking about Techie?
Why is he talking to Jenna?
Why is he talking smart today?
Then why is he talking to her?
Who is he talking to at Justice?
What is he talking about, Colonel?
- Is he talking about my pardon?
OK, so why isn't he talking?
Vilma, what is he talking about?

Alternatives:

Who is he talking to?

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