Let’s go through each sentence one by one and figure out whether to use
whose or
who’s.
Remember:
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Whose = shows ownership (like “his,” “her,” “their”)
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Who’s = short for “who is” or “who has”
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1. I have no idea ________ crayons these are, but they are all broken!
→ We’re asking about *ownership* of the crayons →
whose
2. Do you know ________ coming to the party next week?
→ This means “who is coming” →
who’s
3. ________ going to help me bake this bread?
→ This means “Who is going to help...” →
Who’s
4. ________ paper is this here without a name?
→ Asking who owns the paper →
Whose
5. Can you tell me ________ going to be working on the new kitchen with my dad?
→ Again, “who is going to be working” →
who’s
6. ________ next in line for the movie tickets?
→ Short for “Who is next in line?” →
Who’s
7. My mother had had enough when she yelled, “________ making all that racket down there?”
→ Means “Who is making all that racket?” →
Who’s
8. I am not sure ________ idea it was to give the baby a container of frosting, but it wasn’t a good idea!
→ Asking whose idea it was →
whose
9. Does dad know ________ trick or treating with us?
→ Means “who is trick or treating” →
who’s
10. Mrs. Pappa found a dollar on the floor, and Sally knew ________ it was.
→ Asking who owns the dollar →
whose
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Final Answer:
1. whose
2. who’s
3. Who’s
4. Whose
5. who’s
6. Who’s
7. Who’s
8. whose
9. who’s
10. whose
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of who s vs whose worksheet.
