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Hitesh_best Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
"That's what he is." or "That's who he is."
Hello friends,
Which of these sentences makes more sense?
1) "That's what he is."
or
2) "That's who he is."
Actually, I feel 1) is correct, if this is the case I will like to know why what is used here even when we referring to a man.
Thanks a lot.
Which of these sentences makes more sense?
1) "That's what he is."
or
2) "That's who he is."
Actually, I feel 1) is correct, if this is the case I will like to know why what is used here even when we referring to a man.
Thanks a lot.
Top answer
" Appropriate when speaking about one's profession , trade, etc. " Appropriate when talking about his name or his personality/character .
- " Appropriate when speaking about one's profession , trade, etc.
- " Appropriate when talking about his name or his personality/character .
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1) "That's what he is." Appropriate when speaking about one's profession, trade, etc.
2) "That's who he is." Appropriate when talking about his name or his personality/character.
2) "That's who he is." Appropriate when talking about his name or his personality/character.
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