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Lucas21c Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Who is it

If I am asked "Who is it?", which pronoun do I have to use? For example, which one is the right answer between "It is Mr. Baker" and "He is Mr. Baker"?
  

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", which pronoun do I have to use? On the phone or in person? Is Mr Baker present?

— Mister Micawber

  • ", which pronoun do I have to use?
  • On the phone or in person?
  • Is Mr Baker present?
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lucas21cIf I am asked "Who is it?", which pronoun do I have to use?
On the phone or in person? Is Mr Baker present?
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The speaker and listener are not with Mr. Baker there. If it depends on the utterance situation, e.g. on the phone or in person, could you tell me which pronoun I have to use under which situation?
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If Mr Baker is somewhere else, then 'Who is it?' — 'It's Mr Baker' seems to be the right conversation either on the phone or face-to-face. However, there is really not enough context to understand what is going on here. Why is the first person asking such a question?

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If My friend is pointing at someone at a distance from us and then asks me, "Who is that?", what should I answer to it between "He is Dr. Johnson" and "It is Dr. Johnson"?
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Could you tell me whether "He is Dr. Johnson" sounds awkward? Also, should I omit "." after "Dr"?
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lucas21cCould you tell me whether "He is Dr. Johnson" sounds awkward?
Not really. It just doesn't sound like the spontaneous response.
lucas21cAlso, should I omit "." after "Dr"?
It is the recent trend. You need to ask your editor or writing instructor which s/he prefers. Some even like a stop after 'Ms', which is not an a
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