Let's solve the exercise step by step and explain the difference between
"Who's" and
"Whose".
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🔤 Understanding the Difference:
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Who's =
Who is or
Who has (a contraction)
- Example: *Who's coming to the party?* → Who is coming?
- Example: *Who's got the keys?* → Who has got the keys?
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Whose =
Belonging to whom? (possessive form)
- Example: *Whose book is this?* → To whom does this book belong?
So:
- Use
Who's when you're asking about identity or action.
- Use
Whose when asking about ownership or possession.
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Now, let’s go through each sentence:
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1. _______ that man?
a) Who's
b) Whose
✔ Answer: a) Who's
👉 We are asking
who the man is.
→ *"Who's that man?"* = "Who is that man?"
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2. _______ brother is a football player?
a) Who's
b) Whose
✔ Answer: b) Whose
👉 We are asking
whose brother (i.e., belonging to whom).
→ *"Whose brother is a football player?"*
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3. _______ laptop is on the table?
a) Who's
b) Whose
✔ Answer: b) Whose
👉 Asking about
ownership of the laptop.
→ *"Whose laptop is on the table?"*
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4. _______ here?
a) Who's
b) Whose
✔ Answer: a) Who's
👉 Asking
who is present.
→ *"Who's here?"* = "Who is here?"
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5. _______ house is on Oak Street?
a) Who's
b) Whose
✔ Answer: b) Whose
👉 Asking
whose house (ownership).
→ *"Whose house is on Oak Street?"*
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6. _______ your teacher?
a) Who's
b) Whose
✔ Answer: a) Who's
👉 Asking
who is the teacher.
→ *"Who's your teacher?"* = "Who is your teacher?"
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7. _______ picture is the best?
a) Who's
b) Whose
✔ Answer: b) Whose
👉 Asking
whose picture (which person’s picture).
→ *"Whose picture is the best?"*
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8. _______ with Timothy?
a) Who's
b) Whose
✔ Answer: a) Who's
👉 Asking
who is with Timothy.
→ *"Who's with Timothy?"* = "Who is with Timothy?"
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✔ Final Answers:
| Question | Answer |
|--------|--------|
| 1 | a) Who's |
| 2 | b) Whose |
| 3 | b) Whose |
| 4 | a) Who's |
| 5 | b) Whose |
| 6 | a) Who's |
| 7 | b) Whose |
| 8 | a) Who's |
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📝 Summary Tip:
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Who's = Who is / Who has → asks about people or actions
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Whose = Belongs to whom → asks about ownership
💡 Practice trick: Try replacing “Whose” with “belonging to whom” — if it makes sense, use
Whose. If not, use
Who's.
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or more exercises!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of who s vs whose worksheet.
