Who Sentences
"Who" is a pronoun used to ask or describe which person or people are involved in an action. e.g., Who won the game last night?
How to use Who in a sentence
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Who Sentences
Who visited you yesterday?
Who knows the answer to question three?
Who is going to the store?
Who will help me carry these books?
Who found a lost kitten in the park?
Who can jump the highest?
Who wants ice cream?
Who likes to play video games?
Who made this beautiful painting?
Who reads the most books in class?
Who is calling me on the phone?
Who plays the piano?
Who teaches art at your school?
Who will join the soccer team?
Who sings in the choir?
Who needs a pencil?
Who brought these cookies?
Who rode their bike to school?
Who swims the fastest in your family?
Who wants to go first?
Who can solve this puzzle?
Who wants to watch a movie?
Who reads the newspaper?
Who will organize the meeting?
Who drew this picture?
Who will write the report?
Who feeds the dog every morning?
Who wants to build a fort?
Who loves to draw?
Who plays guitar?
Who helps you with homework?
Who will be the team captain?
Who watches the sunset?
Who likes to tell stories?
Who enjoys cooking?
Who comes from a large family?
Who likes to collect stamps?
Who has seen my keys?
Who dances very well?
Who forgot their lunch?
Who takes care of the garden?
Who walks to school?
Who uses a computer at home?
Who listens to music while studying?
Who takes photos during trips?
Who spends a lot of time online?
Who has been to the new museum?
Who will lead the project?
Who paints landscapes?
Who practices yoga?
Who Definitions
Applies in queries involving personal choice or preference.
Who do you think will win the game?
Indicates the subject in a clause.
She was the one who arrived late.
A pronoun used to ask about the identity of a person.
Who is your favorite author?
Used to describe the person or persons that performed an action.
I know who stole the cookie.
Refers to people in a general or specific context.
Who among us can speak Spanish?
Who Idioms & Phrases
Who’s to say
A phrase expressing uncertainty about the truth or future outcome.
Who’s to say what the right decision is?
Who’s who
A list identifying notable individuals.
The invitation list reads like a who’s who of industry leaders.
Who’s counting
Used to indicate that the exact number is unimportant.
He’s had so many birthdays, who’s counting anymore?
Who would have thought?
Expresses surprise at an unexpected event or outcome.
Who would have thought we’d meet here?
Who knows
Used to express uncertainty or lack of knowledge.
Who knows why he changed his mind?
Who’s asking
A response questioning the identity or intent of an inquirer.
“Who wants to know?” “Who’s asking?”
Who cares
Indicates indifference or lack of interest.
Who cares if it rains? We'll have fun anyway.
Who in the world
Used for emphasis in questions about identity.
Who in the world could solve such a puzzle?
That’s who
Used to emphasize the identity of a person just mentioned.
He's the expert you need, that’s who.
Guess who
Used when someone familiar is unexpectedly encountered or mentioned.
Guess who I saw at the concert last night!
Look who’s talking
Accusing someone of hypocrisy.
You shouldn't waste food. Look who’s talking!
Tell me who your friends are, and I will tell you who you are
Suggests that the company one keeps reflects one's personality.
He hangs out with creative people, which tells you who he is.
Who am I to judge
A statement of humility before giving an opinion.
Who am I to judge your choices?
Who’s who in the zoo
Informal way to describe knowing important people in a specific area.
He knows who’s who in the zoo in Silicon Valley.
Who gives a hoot
Indifference or disregard.
Who gives a hoot about his opinion?
Play who’s who
Identifying and categorizing important people in a group.
At networking events, it's often a game of playing who’s who.
So’s your old man, who’s he when he’s at home
A playful, nonsensical retort used in arguments.
“You’re silly!” “So’s your old man, who’s he when he’s at home?”
Who’s on first
Refers to confusion or a misunderstanding about who is doing what.
During the rehearsal, it was a total Who’s on first? situation.
Who do you think you are
A challenge to someone acting inappropriately for their position.
Who do you think you are, giving orders like that?
Who died and made you king
A retort to someone behaving with undue authority.
Who died and made you king of this project?
Common Curiosities
What is a stressed syllable in who?
The single syllable in "who" is stressed.
Why is it called who?
"Who" originates from the Old English word "hwa," used for inquiring about persons.
How do we divide who into syllables?
"Who" is a single syllable and is not divided.
How is who used in a sentence?
"Who" is often used to question the identity of a person in a sentence.
What is the pronunciation of who?
"Who" is pronounced as /huː/.
How many syllables are in who?
There is 1 syllable in "who."
What is the verb form of who?
"Who" does not have a verb form as it is a pronoun.
What is the root word of who?
The root word of "who" is the Old English "hwa."
What is the opposite of who?
There is no direct opposite of "who," as it is a question word for persons.
Is who an abstract noun?
No, "who" is a pronoun and not a noun at all.
Is the word who Gerund?
No, "who" is not a gerund; it is a pronoun.
What is another term for who?
Another term for "who" could be "which person" or simply "person" depending on the context.
What is the singular form of who?
"Who" is both singular and plural; it does not change form.
What is the plural form of who?
"Who" does not change in plural; it remains "who."
Is who a negative or positive word?
"Who" is neutral; it is neither negative nor positive.
Is who a vowel or consonant?
The word "who" starts with a consonant sound /h/.
Is the word “who” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
"Who" can function as a direct or indirect object depending on the sentence structure.
Which determiner is used with who?
Determiners are not typically used with "who" since it is a pronoun.
Is who a noun or adjective?
"Who" is a pronoun, not a noun or adjective.
Is who a countable noun?
"Who" is not a noun; it is a pronoun.
Is the word who imperative?
No, "who" is not used in the imperative mood; it is typically interrogative.
Which vowel is used before who?
The usage of vowels before "who" depends on the preceding word, not "who" itself.
Which preposition is used with who?
Common prepositions used with "who" include "to," "with," and "for."
Which conjunction is used with who?
Conjunctions like "and" and "but" can connect clauses involving "who."
What part of speech is who?
"Who" is a pronoun.
Is who an adverb?
No, "who" is not an adverb.
Is who a collective noun?
No, "who" is not a collective noun; it is a pronoun.
Is the who term a metaphor?
No, "who" is not used metaphorically; it is a direct query about identity.
Which article is used with who?
Articles are not used with "who" as it is a pronoun.
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