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it is vs it is a

Both "it is" and "it is a" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "It is" is used to describe a singular subject or situation, while "it is a" is used when introducing a new singular subject or situation.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 1016 views

it is

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "it is" to describe a singular subject or situation.

Examples:

It is raining outside.
It is important to be kind.
It is a beautiful day.

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And it is illegal because it is immoral.
While it is difficult to brick the device, it is certainly possible that this may happen.
Though it is the most easily recognizable manifestation, it is not prominent in all patients.
Although it is congressionally-chartered, it is not a government agency.
There it is not left everything, since in summer it is necessary to dehumidifier the atmosphere.
Especially for it is non-toxic, it is the most conception of environment protection nowadays.
Regarding this miracle, it is clear that it is related to Humanae Vitae.
Whatever it is, it isn't extraterrestrial.
However, it is also true that it is absolutely inexcusable to provide a globalised and harmonised response.
Behind it is beautiful, because it is very familiar.
Though it is very simple, it is profound and effective.
Besides, it is in so compact size that it is portable for daily carrying.
Though it is simple it is powerful enough to express complex data structures.
Although it is not incorporated into proteins, it is involved in a number of physiological processes.
Since it is created from all natural ingredients, it is considered non-toxic.
Definitely it is not low calorie because it is well-oiled.
But when it is collective and organized it is terrible and marvelous.
Although it is common it is very disabling.
As it is a time-consuming process it is done infrequently.
NASA claims that it is hardly distinguishable under the ideal accompanying conditions (at the same time still it is necessary to know where precisely it is).

Alternatives:

this is
that is

it is a

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "it is a" when introducing a new singular subject or situation.

Examples:

It is a cat.
It is a pleasure to meet you.
It is a long way to the top.

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For me, it is a real problem.
Baroni it is a gentleman, it couldn't go better.
Actually, Lois, it is a TV.
Data is an extraordinary piece of engineering, but it is a machine.
In reality, it is a transatlantic cooperation problem.
Even between Member States it is a voluntary code.
But it is a dream, Amalia.
Mariana, it is a serious business.
It is obvious that it is a vejrtrækningsapparat.
No, it is a long history.
Mr. Livingstone, it is a pleasure to see you.
But if it is a ghost...
Yes, it is a real victory round.
Perhaps it is a cheese souffle.
I wonder if it is a life form.
Remember that it is a duty to vote.
Monsieur Kornblow, it is a pleasure.
However it is a contracted illness due to the prolonged use of power.
I feel it is a groundswell.
But now it is a ghost castle.

Alternatives:

this is a
that is a

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