Whose

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Possessive ContextPlay
Use 'whose' to clarify who something belongs to, especially when multiple people are present. SlideIn the team, whose schedule is the busiest?
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Question FormPlay
'Whose' often introduces a question about ownership. The expected answer should identify a person. SlideWhose notebook is on the table?
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Clarification NeededPlay
Use 'whose' to avoid confusion when items or actions could be associated with several people. SlideThey found a lost puppy, but whose responsibility is it to find the owner?