Spell Bee Word: whose

Basic Details

Word: Whose

Part of Speech: Pronoun

Meaning: Used to ask or talk about to whom something belongs.

Synonyms: Of whom

Antonyms: N/A

Idioms and Phrases

1. Whose side are you on? This means to ask someone which party or person they support or agree with. Example: "During the debate, he asked her whose side she was on."
2. Whose business is it? Used to question why someone is concerned about another persons affairs. Example: "When she asked about my grades, I thought to myself, whose business is it anyway?"

Usage Examples

Example 1: Whose book is this on the table? I don't recognise it.

Example 2: She is the artist whose paintings are displayed at the gallery.

Example 3: Do you know whose turn it is to play next in the game?

Fun Fact

The word "whose" has been used in the English language since about the 13th century, originally as a contraction of "who is" or "who has," showcasing how language evolves over time!

Famous Quote

"Whose woods these are I think I know. His house is in the village though." - Robert Frost

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "whose" mean?

a) Referring to a place
b) Asking about ownership
c) A type of criticism
d) A greeting

Answer: b) Asking about ownership

2. Which of these is a synonym of "whose"?

a) Of whom
b) Whoever
c) Whosever
d) Who

Answer: a) Of whom

3. Which sentence uses "whose" correctly?

a) Whose shoes are on the porch?
b) Whose is a beautiful flower.
c) He whose car is red is my friend.
d) Whose never knew the reason.

Answer: a) Whose shoes are on the porch?

4. Which phrase means asking about support?

a) Whose business is it?
b) Whose side are you on?
c) Whose turn is it?
d) Whose idea was it?

Answer: b) Whose side are you on?

5. What is the opposite of "whose"?

a) N/A
b) Which
c) That
d) What

Answer: a) N/A