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Wangqh2696122 Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

"Here it is" or "Here you are"?

Multiple choice:

---Bad luck! I have left my dictionary at the dormitory.
---_____.
A. Here it is B.Here you are

The suggested answer is "Here you are". Can you tell me in what situations we use "Here you are" and in what situations we use "Here it is"? Thanks.
  

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Both are used casually in the US when handing something to someone. " could be used if two or more people are looking (searching) for something. "Eureka!

  • Both are used casually in the US when handing something to someone.
  • " could be used if two or more people are looking (searching) for something.
  • "Eureka!
  • " could also be used if you find a companion who has strayed.
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Both are used casually in the US when handing something to someone.

"Here it is!" could be used if two or more people are looking (searching) for something. "Eureka! I found it!"

"Here you are!" could also be used if you find a companion who has strayed.

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