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what is it vs what it is

Both "what is it" and "what it is" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "What is it" is a question asking for information or clarification about something, while "what it is" is a statement providing information about something.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 1782 views

what is it

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used as a question to inquire about the identity or nature of something.

Examples:

What is it that you are looking for?
I heard a noise. What is it?
What is it about this book that you like so much?

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Counsellor Troi, what is it?
Miss Boddicker, what is it now?
Jaysus, what is it now?
Nurse Miller, what is it?
Lady Mansfield, what is it?
MIEE, what is it there?
Dr. Montgomery, what is it?
The mural behind me - what is it?
Then what is it, love?
< Toschina, what is it? < Nothing.
But what is it? Define it.
The Information, what is it?
But what is it, really?
And what is it? - Daughter officer.
Incredible. And what is it doing now?
Christina, what is it worth now?
Exactly what is it you do here?
Tell me, what is it that makes one so...
And what is it that has kept our empire together?
Something troubles you, what is it?

Alternatives:

What is that?
What is this?
What is the matter?
What is going on?
What is happening?

what it is

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to provide information or explanation about something.

Examples:

I can tell you what it is if you're interested.
She explained to me what it is that makes the dish so special.
He knows exactly what it is that bothers me.
Let me show you what it is that I'm talking about.
I understand what it is that you're trying to say.

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Its about respect is what it is.
Crying shame is what it is.
Nobody knows what it is, girl.
Let's try and determine what it is, quickly.
So somebody's trouble turned everything into what it is now.
There are other things that make the world what it is.
God hates me, is what it is.
To find out what it is that smells.
You know exactly what it is and where it was found.
Please, we must see what it is.
I know what it is that's stalking me.
But I'm not sure exactly what it is.
I don't even recognise what it is.
See, no-one really understands what it is to be a Latimer.
I bet you know just what it is.
I wish I knew exactly what it is you did.
That's amazing is what it is.
The Commission knows what it is.
People like Sheba think they know what it is to be lonely.
I'm still not clearjust what it is you're investigating here.

Alternatives:

What it is
What that is
What this is
What the matter is
What is happening

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