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  1. Difference between “is” and “it is” in a sentence

    The password, a boarding pass and the food are the subject of is in the given examples, so you do not need to add an extra subject it. In "it is raining", it is the subject so you cannot leave it out. So in …

  2. pronouns - Which one is correct to say: "It's me" or "It's I ...

    I was taught at school that the following expression is not grammatically correct: Who is there? It's me. The correct one is: Who is there? It's I. Can you let me know which one is accurate? He...

  3. What does the phrase "That's all there is to it" exactly mean? Please ...

    Jun 23, 2019 · Here is the quote from series "Sherlock" s04e01: — You say he filmed that video message before he died? — Yes. — You also say you know what he's going to do next. What does …

  4. grammaticality - Usage of 'it is' or 'is it' in questions - English ...

    Mar 16, 2019 · "what day it is today" is a noun clause in your sentence, the direct object of the verb tell, and thus cannot be in an interrogative form. so your second sentence is the way to go.

  5. Difference between "It's fine with me" and "it's fine to me"?

    Mar 26, 2021 · It looks like fine to me is absolutely incorrect. Where did you read this sentence? It's fine with me is perfectly correct English, and a common expression. It's fine to me is also perfectly good …

  6. It is me who am to blame. It is I who am to blame

    Sep 5, 2015 · So the pattern used in "Our father who art in heaven" is completely archaic in Modern English? I'm a native speaker, but this question is actually one I've never been able to figure out. "It …

  7. interrogatives - "Isn't it?" Vs "Is it not?" - English Language ...

    In the spoken English I used to hear to people who ask "Isn't it?" while it is apparently supposed to be "Is it not?". What is the explanation for that? Is it a mistake or there's an explanation fo...

  8. What's the difference between: Is it ok for you?, and: Is it ok with you?

    Sep 17, 2014 · Is it OK for you? would be asked in order to confirm whether something provided for the other person is suitable for them, e.g. after giving them a cup of coffee. Is it OK with you? would be …

  9. grammar - "It works" vs "It is working" - English Language Learners ...

    The photocopier broke down yesterday, but now it's OK. a) It is working again. It has been repaired. b) It works again. It has been repaired. What is the difference in meaning between those two w...

  10. "How it works?" vs "How does it work?" - English Language Learners ...

    How it works is a phrasal noun. How does it work? is an interrogative sentence (question). The former is commonly used as a heading and there is no question mark at the end.