Whose vs Who’s
This post is about whose vs Who’s. “Whose” and “who’s” are two homophones that are often confused in writing. They have different meanings and usages:
Whose
• “Whose” (pronoun) is used to show possession or ownership, similar to “his” or “her.” It is used when you want to ask or state to whom something belongs.
Examples:
• Whose book is this?
• I don’t know whose car is this?
• Whose jacket is hanging there?
Who’s
• “Who’s” (a contraction) is short for “who is” or “who has.” It combines the pronoun “who” with the verb “is” or “has.”
Examples:
• Who’s coming to the party tonight? (Who is coming to the party tonight?)
• I wonder who’s going to win the game. (I wonder who is going to win the game.)
• Who’s been working on this project? (Who has been working on this project?)
It was all about whose vs Who’s. In summary, “whose” indicates possession, while “who’s” is a contraction of “who is” or “who has.” Make sure to choose the correct one based on the context of your sentence.
I hope there is no confusion to understand these homophones now.
