Whose vs. Who’s: What’s the Difference?
Who’s is a contraction that combines who and is. Whose is the possessive form of who.
contractions
Contractions are words in English that have been shortened through the omission of certain letters and an apostrophe; e.g., don’t = do not. Who’s, for example, is a contracted form of “who” and “is”, or “who” and “has”.
Contractions and possessives are some of the most commonly made mistakes in English because they both use apostrophes (commonly followed with “s”). Read our guides to understand the difference, and to learn how to avoid confusing them in writing.
When is it Correct to Use Their, They’re, or There?
“There” means that place, “their” is possessive pronoun, and “they’re” is a contraction that combines they and are.
What Are Contractions? Commonly Used Contractions
Contractions are words that have been conjoined through the use of an apostrophe, and the omission of certain letters and sounds: haven’t, wouldn’t couldn’t.
When to Use “It’s” or “Its”? (Explanation, with Examples)
How to use “it’s” and “its” 👍🏼Usage Note ✓ It’s a wise dog that scratches its own fleas. ✓ April with its sweet flowers. ✗… Read More »When to Use “It’s” or “Its”? (Explanation, with Examples)
Your vs. You’re (Which Word is Correct?)
Your vs. You’re Your and you’re (with an apostrophe) sound the same, but they are not the same. Important differences between them to note are:… Read More »Your vs. You’re (Which Word is Correct?)