Does this belong to anyone?

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thomas615

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Teacher, is there any difference between these two questions?

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1) Does this belong to anyone?

2) Who does this belong to?

It is mine.
It is hers.
It is ours
 

5jj

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Teacher, is there any difference between these two questions?
1) Does this belong to anyone?

2) Who does this belong to?
Yes. In #2, the speaker is assuming that 'this' does belong to someone in, or known to, the group addressed. The speaker is not assuming this in #1.
 

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Interesting.:-D
 
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