Words / A1

HOO/huː/

Ask about a person with who: Who is that man and Who are you. Whom is rare at A1, so use who; how is for manner and amount. Whose asks about belonging, which comes later.

Meaning

Used to ask or talk about a person.

Examples

• “Who is that man?”
• “Who is your teacher?”
• “Who lives in that house?”

Good to know

Who is…? Who are you? Person, not thing (what).

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