A1 Expression Neutral

What is that?

Asking to identify object.

Meaning

A question used to ask for the identity of an object further away.

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Cultural Background

Direct questions are polite. Sometimes indirectness is preferred.

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Contractions

Use 'What's' to sound more natural.

Meaning

A question used to ask for the identity of an object further away.

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Contractions

Use 'What's' to sound more natural.

Test Yourself

Choose the correct question for an object.

___ is that?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: What

We use 'what' for objects.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Choose the correct question for an object. Choose A1

___ is that?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: What

We use 'what' for objects.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, use 'Who'.

Related Phrases

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Who is that?

contrast

Asking for a person's identity.

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What are those?

similar

Plural version.

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