What differences are between "What's that?" and "What is it?"
Feb 7, 2016 · "It" is a subjective pronoun. "That" is a demonstrative. There is a difference. In general use, something like "What is that!" would be used when there isn't a clear object. For example, if I …
grammar - What’s that supposed to mean vs what does that suppose …
Aug 21, 2020 · The semantic of what you consider to be the proper way to express this idea is actually awful, I have to say. The verb "to suppose" is used with subjects that can only be human beings: it's …
Should I say "What's that mean" or "What does it mean"?
May 8, 2020 · I've been listening this expression from movies and it seems that native speakers used to say "What's that mean" when they want to ask about the meaning of something. Is this expression …
What is the difference between saying "what is it that..." and ...
What is it that makes people happy? Whatever makes people happy? Do these two sentences both mean the same thing? Are both sentences correct grammatically?
grammar - "What is it?" vs "What is this?" - English Language Learners ...
When entertaining a young child who is learning English, I heard some people asking her What is it? when pointing to her finger. I was surprised because I always learned to ask What is this? w...
Grammar behind "Whatever what is is is what I want."
Oct 7, 2018 · Here is the poem: Prayer, by Galway Kinnell Whatever happens. Whatever what is is is what I want. Only that. But that. I came across this poem as an interesting example of English …
Should I use "is" or "is that" after "what I like about something"
There are rules about when "that" is obligatory/inadmissible/optional. When it's optional it is generally more likely to be omitted in informal than in formal style, and after shorter and common verbs. In your …
Should I say "what does it means" or "what does it mean"?
Oct 16, 2015 · Here are the relevant rules: A clause never has more than one finite verb - a verb that is marked for tense, person and number (to the extent that it can be marked for any of these …
What is this thing that you put a sword in called?
Mar 19, 2017 · Scabbard is the more specific word used, Where sheath is used more generally. Scabbard (noun) Definition: a holder for a bladed weapon such as a sword or bayonet; sheath. …
"Do you know what IS IT?" vs "Do you know what IT IS?"
I assume the two sentences are 1) Do you know what is it? 2) Do you know what it is? I kinda do a Google research on this and basically most people say it should be the first one but unfortunately the …