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whom was the joke vs was the joke directed

The two phrases are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes. 'Whom was the joke' is incorrect and should be 'To whom was the joke directed?' to follow proper grammar. 'Was the joke directed?' is a correct and commonly used phrase to inquire about the target of a joke.

Last updated: March 11, 2024 • 790 views

whom was the joke

This phrase is incorrect. It should be 'To whom was the joke directed?'

The correct form is 'To whom was the joke directed?' when asking about the target of a joke.
  • oldtimers: So to whom was the joke racist? Was it racist by mentioning the white woman or was it racist by mentioning the black woman ... the ...

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  • To whom was the joke directed?

was the joke directed

This phrase is correct and commonly used to ask about the target of a joke.

'Was the joke directed?' is a straightforward way to inquire about the target or aim of a joke.

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