Choose the correct option to complete the sentence:
________ is this black umbrella lying near the door of the staff room?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Whose
Complete sentence: Whose is this black umbrella lying near the door of the staff room? Here the speaker wants to know the owner of the umbrella.
| Option | Form and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Whose (answer) | an interrogative pronoun that asks who something belongs to; it can stand alone at the start of a question | Whose are these muddy shoes on the steps? |
| (2) Who | asks which person does something or is someone | Who rang the school bell so early? |
| (3) Who’s | the short form of “who is” or “who has” | Who’s coming to the movie tonight? |
| (4) Whom | asks about the person who receives the action | Whom did the principal call to the office? |