objective-c determine if parameter is an object

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in Objective-c I have this function prototype: -(NSString*)formatSQL:(NSString*) sql, ... I may pass to this function any type of parameters: NSString, NSNumber, integer, float How can I determine in the function if a parameter is an object (NSString..) or a primitive (integer...)? thanks BrochPirate

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