Whose

usgb/huːz/
pronoun

Used to show relationships between two items or people, indicating that something belongs to or is related to someone.

Whose book is this?
Visual representation of "whose" - Used to show relationships between two items or people, indicating that something belongs to or is related to someone.

Often appears as...

  • whose turn
  • whose fault
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Visual representation of "whose"
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Possessive Context

Use 'whose' to clarify who something belongs to, especially when multiple people are present.

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In the team, whose schedule is the busiest?
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Question Form

'Whose' often introduces a question about ownership. The expected answer should identify a person.

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Whose notebook is on the table?
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Clarification Needed

Use 'whose' to avoid confusion when items or actions could be associated with several people.

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They found a lost puppy, but whose responsibility is it to find the owner?
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