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What's the rule

🇬🇧 UK //wɒts ðə ruːl// 🇺🇸 US //wɑts ðə rul//

Meaning of What's the rule

A phrase asking for clarification about the rules or guidelines.

In simple words: What are the guidelines or laws?

What's the rule in a sentence

• Before we start the game, can someone explain, what's the rule?
• When playing the new sport, I often find myself asking, what's the rule?
• In class, I raised my hand to ask, what's the rule for late submissions?
• During the meeting, I wondered, what's the rule about sharing our findings?
• As a newcomer, I often ask my colleagues, what's the rule regarding dress code?

How to use What's the rule

Used to inquire about guidelines in various contexts, including sports, games, and laws. Appropriate in both casual and formal discussions.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Think of 'What's' like 'what is', and imagine asking about a game’s rules.

Related words

Collocations with What's the rule

• ask what's the rule
• know what's the rule
• follow what's the rule

Synonyms for What's the rule

• What are the guidelines?
• What is the regulation?
• What's the law?
• What are the instructions?
• What’s the procedure?

Common mistakes with What's the rule

• Confused with 'What is the rule?'
• Not using it in appropriate contexts where rules are expected.
• Using 'whats' instead of 'what's'.

Frequently asked questions about What's the rule

What does What's the rule mean?

What are the guidelines or laws?

What is the definition of What's the rule?

A phrase asking for clarification about the rules or guidelines.

How do you use What's the rule in a sentence?

Before we start the game, can someone explain, what's the rule?

Can you give another example of What's the rule?

When playing the new sport, I often find myself asking, what's the rule?

What are synonyms for What's the rule?

Common alternatives include What are the guidelines?, What is the regulation?, What's the law?, What are the instructions?, What’s the procedure?.

What words go with What's the rule?

It commonly pairs with ask what's the rule, know what's the rule, follow what's the rule.

What are common mistakes when using What's the rule?

Confused with 'What is the rule?' Not using it in appropriate contexts where rules are expected. Using 'whats' instead of 'what's'.

How do you pronounce What's the rule?

US: //wɑts ðə rul//, UK: //wɒts ðə ruːl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use What's the rule?

Used to inquire about guidelines in various contexts, including sports, games, and laws. Appropriate in both casual and formal discussions.