Fixed Formulas - What A's B's
— 什么A的B的
Understand the use of 什么A's B's and their placement in the sentence.
Elements
How to use it
- For 什么, take a model sentence like 他有什么东西吗？ (Does he have something?) and replace only the variable information.
- For 的, take a model sentence like 这是我的书。 (This is my book.) and replace only the variable information.
- After substitution, verify that 了 / 不 / 没 / 吗 remain coherent with the meaning and time of the sentence.
- Context: Especially in questions and answers.
Examples
他有什么东西吗？
tā yǒu(yì)diǎnr shénme dōngxi ma？
Does he have something?
这是我的书。
zhè shì wǒ de shū.
This is my book.
这是什么？
zhè shì shénme？
What is it?
她的妈妈。
tā de māma.
His mother.
Common mistakes
- Check the order of elements before speaking or writing.
- Use a complete sentence to validate the structure in a real context.
Practice quiz
Choose the best option for each sentence, then submit to view the correction.
1. 他有____东西吗？
(Does he have something?)
2. 这是____？
(What is it?)
3. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(For **什么**, take a model sentence like **他有什么东西吗？** (Does he have something?) and replace only the variable information.)
4. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(For **的**, take a model sentence like **这是我的书。** (This is my book.) and replace only the variable information.)
5. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(After substitution, verify that 了 / 不 / 没 / 吗 remain coherent with the meaning and time of the sentence.)
6. Quel élément complète le mieux cette règle ?
(Context: Especially in questions and answers.)