how can i answer this vs how can i answer it

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'How can I answer this?' is used when referring to a specific question or situation, while 'How can I answer it?' is more general and can refer to any question or situation. The choice between 'this' and 'it' depends on the context of the conversation.

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how can i answer this

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific question or situation.

This phrase is used when you are asking how to respond to a particular question or situation that has been mentioned or is clear from the context.

Examples:

I don't know how can I answer this question.
How can I answer this problem?

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How can I briefly answer this question when the teachings of The Urantia Book have been a daily living reality within me? I have been using them in my daily spiritual service to my brothers and sisters for close to 11 years now.
How can I answer all those who have died
How can I answer your question if I promise not to say anything?
well? - john, how can I answer if you'll not let me finish?
How can I answer that, if you got the nerve to ask me?
When somebody sends me an e-mail, where is he going and how can I answer back?
How can I answer that when I don't know what it is.
How can I answer for all the thousands upon thousands of idle words Ive uttered?
Nor can I answer the question about when we will eradicate this scourge.
Can I answer that in polite society?
I would like to mention only two points before I answer this question.
But this certainty is not a presumption and does not hide the difficulties before the daily problems in the favela. Sometimes I ask to myself how can I answer to certain problems?
Can I answer the door for room service?
So what can I answer for you, Miss Karter?
Can I answer that after the DNA test?
Shoot me if you must, but it is imperative that I answer this call.
Mind if I answer this question?
Then why can't I answer this proposal?
And as soon as I answer this call, I will turn it off, i swear.
If I answer this question, what happens to Avery?

Alternatives:

How can I respond to this?
What is the best way to answer this?

how can i answer it

This phrase is correct and more general, suitable for any question or situation.

This phrase is used when you are asking how to respond to a question or situation without specifying the exact question or situation.

Examples:

I'm not sure how can I answer it.
How can I answer it properly?

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How can I answer all those who have died
How can I answer your question if I promise not to say anything?
well? - john, how can I answer if you'll not let me finish?
How can I answer that, if you got the nerve to ask me?
When somebody sends me an e-mail, where is he going and how can I answer back?
How can I answer that when I don't know what it is.
How can I answer for all the thousands upon thousands of idle words Ive uttered?
Nor can I answer the question about when we will eradicate this scourge.
Can I answer that in polite society?
But this certainty is not a presumption and does not hide the difficulties before the daily problems in the favela. Sometimes I ask to myself how can I answer to certain problems?
Can I answer the door for room service?
So what can I answer for you, Miss Karter?
Can I answer that after the DNA test?
So I'm going to give you another chance to answer my question before I answer it myself.
And before I answer it, I would like to remind you that this is all out of service to saving a girl's life.
And she asks me a question and I answer it, and my answer just causes more questions, and suddenly I've forgotten what we're talking about and I'm late for work.
And every time I answer it, a voice says,
Q:My sponsor has asked me a question, how do I answer it?
I answer to someone's whose instructions supersede yours.
I answer questions first at every presser.

Alternatives:

How can I respond to it?
What is the best way to answer it?

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how can i answer this vs how can i answer it