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Are they yours? vs Are these yours?

'Are they yours?' refers to people or objects in general, while 'Are these yours?' refers to specific objects that are nearby or visible. The choice depends on the proximity and specificity of the objects being referred to.
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Last updated: December 01, 2024 • 10663 views

Are they yours?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to people or objects in general. It is a common way to ask about ownership.

Examples:

  • Are they yours? I found them on the table.
  • The keys are on the counter. Are they yours?
  • The books on the shelf, are they yours?
  • The shoes by the door, are they yours?
  • Are they yours? I think I saw them in your room.
  • Dec 10, 2006 ... Hello, If I am talking about someone's gloves. Can I say are they yours or are there yours ? Thank you VOLVER.
  • Nov 18, 2020 ... Are they yours? Is your husband black? Are you children lost (when I'm 3 ft away from them)? Where is your mom or dad? Oh your mom is white?
  • Mar 13, 2024 ... r/cs2 - Are they yours too? 22 upvotes · 10 comments ...
  • Sep 6, 2020 ... “….. are they yours'?” My good friend Dr Spo, he who reflects, has oft times referred to an extract from Charles Dickens' ghost story A ...
  • Apr 29, 2024 ... Are They Yours? Jane DuBovy says: April 30, 2024 at 11:20 pm. Perhaps the ...
  • Great expectations-Are they Yours? Brenda Yoho. 3 years ago. Exploring the idea of reaching your fullest potential, is it your thoughts or someone else ...
  • King and Kingdom-are they yours? August 28, 2019 nofearlindaLeave a comment. King forever One of the images presented in scripture is of God as our eternal ...
  • Oct 19, 2022 ... Are They Yours? Middletown Borough Police is currently in possession of these two found dogs. They were found in front of the Dogwood ...
  • Sep 8, 2019 ... Your priorities are not mine but are they yours? · Family — my tribe. I am loyal to a fault to my family and friends. · Health — my life. I have ...
  • 48 children, but the words choked themselves, rather than be parties to a lie of such enormous magnitude. "Spirit! are they yours?" Scrooge could say no more.

Alternatives:

  • Do they belong to you?
  • Are they your possessions?
  • Are they in your possession?
  • Do you own them?
  • Are they your property?

Are these yours?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to specific objects that are nearby or visible. It is a common way to ask about ownership of objects in close proximity.

Examples:

  • Are these yours? I found them on the floor.
  • The keys on the table, are these yours?
  • The books on the desk, are these yours?
  • The shoes in the hallway, are these yours?
  • Are these yours? They were left in the car.
  • Aug 30, 2018 ... We can omit the noun when we are asking about whose something is, eg: 'Excuse me, are these documents yours?' or: 'Are these yours?'
  • Jun 13, 2024 ... Are These Yours (Found Keys). Food, Shopping & Services. Found some ... Also: this is my 1st Reddit post.
  • Sep 30, 2024 ... jamesleeduffy on September 30, 2024: "Are These Yours Mix Media - Indian Ink/Oil Pastels/Oil Pencils/Spray paints/Posca/Acrylic Paints Gsm ...
  • Dec 27, 2022 ... Are these yours ? Here , this takes singular verb and these takes plural verb.
  • Jul 5, 2017 ... Are these yours? I showed him the pants and asked him. Are they sound natural and grammatically correct? Back to top. thar. Posted: Thursday ...
  • Aug 11, 2014 ... *gasp* ...than a pair of ill-bred trouble-makers. Pound Cake too? Especially Pound Cake! But espeeeecially Pumpkin.... Are These Yours?
  • Jul 4, 2024 ... ... ▻ Bonaire Lost and Found Dive Gear. Jul 4󰞋󱟠. 󰟝. Are these yours? No photo description available. Carole Baker · 󰤥 1 · 󰤦 · 󰤧. Other posts.
  • Oct 24, 2024 ... ARE THESE YOURS? These are some lost and found items that have been here at the office for a looooooong time. If they are yours, ...
  • ARE THESE YOURS? Moving images-video vignettes, mixed media, found and personal footage, 2012. Anna Binta Diallo is represented by Towards Gallery.

Alternatives:

  • Do these belong to you?
  • Are these your possessions?
  • Are these in your possession?
  • Do you own these?
  • Are these your property?

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