Which is correct:
"does it" or "Is it"?

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does it

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to ask about actions or activities.

Use "does it" when you want to ask about the performance of an action or activity.

Examples:

  • Does it work?
  • Does it hurt?
  • Does it taste good?

Alternatives:

  • Is it working?
  • Is it hurting?
  • Is it tasting good?

Is it

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to ask about the state or condition of something.

Use "is it" when you want to ask about the state or condition of something.

Examples:

  • Is it ready?
  • Is it cold?
  • Is it broken?

Alternatives:

  • Does it ready?
  • Does it cold?
  • Does it broken?
Both "does it" and "is it" are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. "Does it" is used to ask about actions or activities, while "is it" is used to ask about the state or condition of something.

Last updated: March 25, 2024

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