What is it? vs WHAT IS THIS

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They are interchangeable and can be used to ask about something that is not clear or understood.

Last updated: April 08, 2024

What is it?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to ask about something that is not clear or understood. It is a simple and direct way to inquire about the identity or nature of an object or situation.

Examples:

I found this strange object in the attic. What is it?
There is a loud noise coming from the kitchen. What is it?
She handed me a small package. What is it?
The children were whispering in the corner. What is it?
He pointed at the sky and asked, 'What is it?'

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What is it? -It's unbelievable.
What is it? - Trouble.
What is it? - Get dressed.
Stop! - What is it? - Don't move, Ferruccio.
What is it? I know where they are.
Sheriff! - What is it?
Jonnie! -What is it? - I think I found one.
What is it? $4 million.
What is it? - Consent to treatment.
What is it? - No, nothing.
What is it? -Someone was here.
What is it? - She's trying to concentrate.
What is it? -It's a beetle.
What is it? -A feeling.
What is it? TATE: My prized possession.
What is it? -Do not ask questions.
What is it? "Concerned" about me.
What is it? - A stick pin.
What is it? - It means heaven.
What is it? Excavations of Barcelona from around 1700. Exhibitions about Cataluña.

Alternatives:

what is this?
what is that?
what is that thing?
what is that noise?
what is that smell?

WHAT IS THIS

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to ask about something that is nearby or easily visible. It is a straightforward way to inquire about the identity or nature of an object or situation.

Examples:

I received a mysterious package in the mail. What is this?
There is a strange smell in the room. What is this?
She showed me a beautiful painting. What is this?
He handed me a strange device. What is this?
The children found a strange creature in the garden. What is this?

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WHAT IS THIS AWARD, MR. MONROE?
What is this place? It's an orphanage.
AND WHAT IS THIS DEAL WITH KITTY?
TAGGART, WHAT IS THIS STUFF?
What is this? 20 thousand pesetas from my mom in case of loss or emergency.
Syphilis Rapid Test Device What is this product?
What is this music Farnsworth keeps sending me?
What is this, another game?
What is this, dueling keyboards?
Exactly what is this predictability that you find so...
It seems now I understand what is this magic crow.
What is this, upside-down world?
What is this... overwhelming feeling?
What is this mysterious "Court".
Sildanafil and Vardenafil tablet What is this medicine?
What is this - reverse Halloween?
What is this - socialist Canada?
What is this, Shawshank Elementary?
What is this?' rushed towards that roar, surrounded by innumerable asuras.
What is this an illustration of? One might think.

Alternatives:

what is it?
what is that?
what is that thing?
what is that noise?
what is that smell?

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