# Genki I study group, chapter 2 discussion thread

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Finished chapter 2 just in time! Asking “whose X is this?” tripped me up a bit consider “this” is the topic…

これはだれのかさですか。

なぜ「これ」は主題しゅだいの？

Also in the above should I write this out as 「主題なのですか」or 「主題のですか」or is it fine as-is? Kinda confused on how to write out why questions.

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