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what this is for vs what this is

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'What this is for' is used when asking about the purpose or function of something. 'What this is' is used when asking for an explanation or identification of something.

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what this is for

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when asking about the purpose or function of something.

This phrase is used to inquire about the intended use or reason for something. It is often used when trying to understand the function or utility of an object or action.

Examples:

Can you explain what this tool is for?
I'm not sure what this button is for.
Could you clarify what this meeting is for?
Do you know what this key is for?
I wonder what this switch is for.

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But that's what this is for.
That is not what this is for.
So I return to my original question, is that really what this is for?
I know what this is for.
That's what this is for you.
Well, that's what this is for.
I think I know what this is for.
So we need to bypass his respiratory system, which is what this is for.
No, that's what this is for.
Okay, that's what this is for.
Okay, I can't actually know what this is for.
I don't know what this is for, but it seems a waste of time.
Opportunity, sir, that's what this is for me.
Can you remind me what this is for again?
Is that what this is for you... some kind of fantasy trip?
I'll be here the whole time to make sure of that and that's what this is for.

Alternatives:

What is the purpose of this?
What is the function of this?
What is the use of this?
What does this serve for?
What is the reason for this?

what this is

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when asking for an explanation or identification of something.

This phrase is used to ask for clarification or information about the nature or identity of something. It is often used when seeking an explanation or description.

Examples:

Can you tell me what this is?
I'm not sure what this is supposed to be.
Could you explain what this is used for?
Do you know what this is called?
I wonder what this is made of.

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Ms. Larkin, I know exactly what this is.
We need to figure out what this is.
Angus, I need to know what this is.
Just as soon as you figure out what this is.
But not until we figure out what this is and what it's doing to her.
I know what this is, sunshine.
I'll tell you what this is.
So letting go. That's what this is mostly about.
And I know what this is.
Maybe that's what this is.
I think I know what this is.
I may know what this is.
That's what this is - her revenge fantasy.
Wait a minute. I know what this is.
That's what this is for you.
Point is, I know what this is like.
You have no idea what this is like.
But even so, you probably know what this is.
I know what this is and so do you.
No, that's not what this is.

Alternatives:

What is this?
What is this called?
What is this used for?
What is this made of?
What is this supposed to be?

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