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Is this yours? vs Is it yours?

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Is this yours?' is used when referring to a specific object that is being shown or pointed at, while 'Is it yours?' is more general and can refer to any object without being specific.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 8981 views

Is this yours?

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific object that is being shown or pointed at.

This phrase is used when asking if a particular object belongs to the person being addressed.

Examples:

  • Is this yours? I found it on the table.
  • Is this yours? It was left in the classroom.
  • Is this yours? It was in my bag.
  • Is this yours? It was under the chair.
  • Is this yours? It was in the lost and found.
  • I don't know - Is this yours?
  • Miss, I'm sorry, is this yours? No.
  • You can show him the photo and say, "Is this yours?"
  • Excuse me, miss, is this yours?
  • Is this yours? It's my daughter's.
  • "The second rule of Fight Club..." Is this yours?
  • Raymond, is this your friend?
  • What business is this of yours?
  • K.O., is this thing yours?
  • - Is this your uncle?/- Yes, it is.
  • Mikey, is this your laptop?
  • Darrell, is this your blood?
  • Miss Freeman, is this your daughter?
  • Mrs Tanner, is this your son?
  • Honey, is this your mommy?
  • Since when is this your side?
  • So, is this your table?
  • Mrs. Dashell, is this your workstation?
  • Peter, is this your work?
  • Navid, is this your locker?

Alternatives:

  • Does this belong to you?
  • Is this your possession?
  • Is this item yours?
  • Is this your property?
  • Is this your belonging?

Is it yours?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in a more general context when asking about ownership without referring to a specific object.

This phrase is used when asking about ownership in a general sense, without pointing to a specific object.

Examples:

  • Is it yours? I found it on the floor.
  • Is it yours? Someone left it on the chair.
  • Is it yours? It was in the lost and found.
  • Is it yours? It was in the classroom.
  • Is it yours? It was under the table.
  • You think I'm pregnant, and the first question you ask me is, is it yours?
  • I mean, is this Hardy's problem, or is it yours?
  • The carriage outside... is it yours?
  • The car outside, is it yours?
  • - Nice poem, is it yours?
  • The question is, is it yours?
  • Mr Strange, this mist - is it yours?
  • Excuse me, is it yours?
  • I mean, is this Hardy's problem, or is it yours?
  • Excuse me, the cart outside with the arrow, is it yours?
  • What business is it of yours?
  • Tell me, is it your folder?
  • ALDOUS: Aaron! Is it your girlfriend?
  • Is it your idea? - Yes!
  • But is it your first priority?
  • The question is, though, is it in yours?
  • If Herod is kind enough to give me a gift, what business is it of yours?
  • With all due respect, Mr. Guthrie, what concern is it of yours?
  • What concern is it of yours?
  • What business is it of yours?

Alternatives:

  • Does it belong to you?
  • Is this your possession?
  • Is this item yours?
  • Is this your property?
  • Is this your belonging?

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