whose this is vs who's this is

The correct phrase is "Whose is this?" The phrase "Who's this is?" is incorrect, as "who's" is a contraction of "who is", which is not grammatically correct.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

" whose this is"

This phrase is used to inquire about the ownership or possession of something. It is a correct and common way to ask about the owner of an object.

Examples:

Whose book is this?
Whose car is parked outside?
Whose idea was it to go hiking?
Whose turn is it to do the dishes?
Whose phone is ringing?

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Last updated: October 21, 2024

May 18, 2020 ... Whose: This is a possessive pronoun, indicating ownership or possession. For example, "Whose book is this?" means "To whom does this book belong ...
Nov 24, 2022 ... Here “whose this” is a phrase and “who's this?” Is a clause so I have to use the phrase “whose this” in a sentence to convey a complete ...
Jan 24, 2020 ... ... whose this" is grammatically incorrect, as "whose" is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership and should be followed by a noun. For ...
Jul 9, 2024 ... Anyone know whose this is? r/AutographAssistance - Anyone know whose this is? 1 upvote. r/Tiktokhelp icon. r/Tiktokhelp · Anyone know who ...
Jun 22, 2021 ... The sports car. Here “whose this” is a phrase and “who's this?” Is a clause so I have to use the phrase “whose this” in a sentence to convey ...
Oct 11, 2024 ... Anyone know whose this is? ... Can I help? ... Possibly from No.1 Cronk Grianagh. Can't be certain, but they did have a little white doggy that ...
Jul 17, 2024 ... Anyone know whose this is? r/AutographAssistance - Anyone know whose this is? 1 upvote. r/PacificRim icon. r/PacificRim · What do you think ...
Aug 13, 2020 ... I would still love to know more about this Element, anyone know whose this is? Have they ever been on this forum? THE SOLUTION IS: THE VENUS ...
Oct 3, 2016 ... I went through each goalie in the game to figure out whose goalie stance is whose. This is more for the guys that play goalie in OTP/EASHL and want to pick a ...
Mar 30, 2021 ... ... whose "This Is Dolph Chaney" (out now at www.bigstirrecords.com and everywhere) is another TOP PICK at BABYSUE, for reasons rapturously ...

This phrase is incorrect and not used in English.

"who's this is"

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Last updated: October 21, 2024

May 18, 2020 ... Here's the breakdown: Who's: This is a contraction of "who is" or "who has." In the phrase "who's this?
Nov 24, 2022 ... The questions should properly be written thus: “Who is this?” (also written: 'Who's this?') is an enquiry about the identity of the person ...
Aug 9, 2024 ... Who's this? Is this an unused 'new?' Pearl?? Who is sheeee? Question.
Jan 24, 2020 ... Well first of all both of them got different meanings….like “who is this” which is also written as “who's this” is generally used when we ...
Dec 8, 2023 ... Found ID: does anyone know who's this is? Shitposting/Memes. r/aggies - Found ID ...
Jan 13, 2022 ... does anyone know who's this is and if it's available for use of any kind? Thread starter SpritesOnInstinct; Start date Jan 13, 2022. Status ...
Sep 28, 2023 ... Who's this? Is she an idol? Solved. Found this inna twitter comment section and I tried looking through a whole bunch of groups but I don't think I found her.
Oct 29, 2021 ... 26 likes, 0 comments - threeerincadigan on October 29, 2021: "⁣ Who's this? Is it Bolts?⁣ ⁣ Looks like someone's excited for the Halloween ...
Mar 16, 2021 ... Review by Ardy Hart. "Awoo, Who's This?" is an intriguing anthology that takes a unique approach to the way anthologies are usually ...
Jun 19, 2017 ... who's this is more of a calling thing, while who's it (which is actually supposed to be Who is it) is more of an answer the door type thing.

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