Homophones: Who's vs. Whose

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What is a homophone?

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A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and often a different spelling.

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What is the difference between 'who's' and 'whose'?

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'Who's' is a contraction for 'who is' or 'who has'. 'Whose' is a possessive pronoun used to ask about ownership.

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Fill in the blank: _____ going to the party tonight?

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Who's

Front

Fill in the blank: _____ book is this on the table?

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Whose

Front

What does 'whose' indicate in a sentence?

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'Whose' indicates possession or ownership.

Front

Fill in the blank: I wonder _____ car is parked outside.

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whose

Front

Fill in the blank: _____ excited to see the movie?

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Who's

Front

What does 'who's' indicate in a sentence?

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'Who's' indicates a question about a person or people.

Front

Fill in the blank: Do you know _____ coming to the meeting?

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who's

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Fill in the blank: _____ shoes are these by the door?

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Whose