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Can you guess what it is? vs What can you guess it is?

'Can you guess what it is?' is correct and commonly used in English. The second option ('What can you guess it is?') is technically correct but features an uncommon word order.
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Last updated: June 19, 2024 • 18631 views

Can you guess what it is?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a common way to ask someone if they can make a guess about something.

Examples:

  • Can you guess what it is that I'm holding behind my back?
  • Can you guess what the surprise is?
  • Can you guess what she's thinking?
  • Can you guess what the answer is?
  • Can you guess what the missing ingredient is?
  • What is it? What is it? 067. Have a good look. What do you think this is? What is it ? What is it? 066. This one's a bit difficult. Can you guess what it is?
  • This apparatus, held in London's Science Museum, has some significant purpose — or curiosity value — in the history of physics. Can you guess what it is?
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What can you guess it is?

This phrase is not correct in English due to the incorrect word order.

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