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Vincent Teo Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Is it / it is

Which is correct?

1 Uncle, is it your wallet?

2 Uncle it is your wallet.

3 Uncle it is your wallet?

Thanks
  

Top answer

Me: Uncle, is this your wallet? Uncle: Yes, it is.

— Clive

  • Me: Uncle, is this your wallet?
  • Uncle: Yes, it is.
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4 Answers
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Me: Uncle, is this your wallet?
Uncle: Yes, it is.
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Thanks, but can I ask:

Uncle, is it your wallet? (not using "is this")
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If you are holding up the wallet or pointing to it when you ask the question, 'this' is more natural than 'it'.
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