TextRanch

The best way to perfect your writing.

Discover why 1,062,726 users count on TextRanch to get their English corrected!

1. Input your text below.
2. Get it corrected in a few minutes by our editors.
3. Improve your English!

One of our experts will correct your English.

Our experts

Is this correct? vs is it correct?

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. The choice between 'is this correct?' and 'is it correct?' depends on the context. 'Is this correct?' is used when referring to something specific that is close to the speaker or being pointed at. 'Is it correct?' is used when referring to something more general or which is located farther away.
Jennifer profile picture

Explained by Jennifer
Editor at TextRanch

Last updated: July 20, 2024 • 38310 views

Is this correct?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'is this correct?' when referring to something specific that is close to the speaker or being pointed at.

Examples:

  • Is this correct? The answer is yes.
  • Can you check if this is correct?
  • I'm not sure if this is correct or not.
  • Aug 19, 2023 ... Is this correct? Asked for a quote on new battery pack for 2015 i3 ... Is this correct? r/ecobee - Is this correct? 1 upvote · 23 ...
  • Sep 7, 2016 ... Hi When asking if a person's telephone number is correct, should I say 'is that correct', or 'is this correct'?
  • Nov 9, 2022 ... r/translator - [Japanese > English] Is this correct for “theater? 3 upvotes · 6 comments ...
  • Why is "Is this correct?" an off-topic question, and what should I ask instead? Ask Question. Asked 6 years, 10 months ago. Modified 5 years, 1 month ago.
  • Nov 17, 2023 ... Is this correct grammar? Found in English translation of the Spanish novel “A Heart So White” by Marias. The passage is “God knows what they ...
  • Jan 4, 2023 ... Is this correct: For every pedal involved, I need to send a Program Change along with a Bank number to save each pedal's setting. I'm not ...
  • Mar 9, 2023 ... Is this correct way to write uninitialized bytes? code review · nur March 9, 2023, 9:36pm 1. I am not sure if this code is safe... use std::io ...
  • Jan 11, 2019 ... Is this correct to import the dependency of a dependency? Using Swift · spm · adtrevor January 10, 2019, 6:18pm 1. Code that imports a ...
  • Nov 2, 2015 ... Re : Manipulating DVR Data - Is this correct? ... The code I attached is just an example, but the actual data is more complex, and I will not ...
  • WEEKOFYEAR is not aligning to ISO-8601, is this correct? Samuel. Contributor. April 2 in Beast Mode. Hi,. I recently utilised the Week of Year function for ...

Alternatives:

  • Is this right?
  • Is this accurate?
  • Is this true?
  • Is this the correct answer?
  • Is this the right way?

is it correct?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'is it correct?' when referring to something more general or further away.

Examples:

  • Is it correct to say that?
  • I'm not sure if it's correct or not.
  • Can you confirm if it's correct?
  • May 16, 2024 ... If you're using "correct" as an adjective, you would ask "Is it correct?" Things do activities. They are attributes. Ex: "Sam does hockey ...
  • Dec 27, 2021 ... The Only Question That Matters: Is It Correct? “We fool ourselves that our arguments follow ethnic, sex, or demographic lines in what ...
  • Oct 7, 2023 ... Is it correct ? I was writing an essay for my English class and I was wondering if this sentence is correct (also if it needs coma anywhere) ...
  • Jul 13, 2020 ... Is it correct that sketchup has so many bugs with gluing - connecting everything and no explode option? SketchUp · bug, exploded · Pepel July 13 ...
  • Mar 6, 2024 ... Row limit on Free plan - Is it correct? Ask for Help · Juliana_Souza March 6, 2024, 12:05am 1. Hey! I'm using the new Free Plan and I'm having ...
  • My overall understanding of Daml - is it correct? Questions · daml, ledger-api, canton · bold November 26, 2022, 7:31am 1. I've been looking into the Daml ...
  • Is it correct to inherit from built-in classes? Ask Question. Asked 15 years, 11 months ago. Modified 15 years, 3 months ago. Viewed 1k times.
  • Sep 2, 2015 ... Is it correct / fair behavior to provide answer copied from other's comments? ... is it correct / fair behavior to provide answer copied ...
  • Mar 21, 2016 ... Is it correct to write "Dear Sirs" when you are sending email to many, while writing a professional email? All related (75). Recommended.
  • Nov 21, 2012 ... Is it correct to refer to a 'post mortem' session even for successful projects? · 8. People who live a long and successful life die. :) · That's a ...

Alternatives:

  • Is that right?
  • Is that accurate?
  • Is that true?
  • Is the answer correct?
  • Is the way correct?

Related Comparisons

What Our Customers Are Saying

Our customers love us! We have an average rating of 4.79 stars based on 283,125 votes.
Also check out our 2,100+ reviews on TrustPilot (4.9TextRanch on TrustPilot).

Why choose TextRanch?

Lowest prices
Up to 50% lower than other online editing sites.

Fastest Times
Our team of editors is working for you 24/7.

Qualified Editors
Native English experts for UK or US English.

Top Customer Service
We are here to help. Satisfaction guaranteed!