“Here Is It” or “Here It Is?” Which Is Correct?

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“Here is it” and “here it is” are both correct phrases to use in English. Both indicate the location of an object. However, “here is it” will have some special circumstances attached. Therefore, the most common of the two is “here it is.”

While this isn’t difficult, you do have to know when to use which for proper grammar. Sometimes, they can sound strange in a sentence if you don’t apply them correctly. This is truer for “here is it” than for “here it is.” Both phrases will incorporate a verb that indicates looking, seeing or finding.

“Here It Is”

Most often, you’ll see or hear “here it is.” It’s a simple indication to someone about an object’s location that’s in close proximity. You most often use this in conversation with other people to talk about a singular item.

I thought I lost my wallet, but here it is in my purse.

Here it is! I found the key to the car.

She didn’t see the new growth at first, but here it is in the flower pot.

You didn’t finish the report? Oh, here it is.

“Here Is It”

“Here is it” is a little more obscure and there are some rules when using it. First, you will usually use this to start off a question. If it doesn’t start a question, “it” will require adding an –s at the end to show possession of the object discussed.

Here is it again?

Here is its native habitat in the Amazon River.

Here is its cord so you can charge the computer.

The book here is its reflection into a hidden history.

Check by Switching Out the Phrases

If you tried to use “here is it” in exchange for the previous examples given, it will sound strange and become improper English. Read them aloud and you’ll agree.

I thought I lost my wallet, but here is it in my purse.

Here is it! I found the key to the car.

She didn’t see the new growth at first, but here is it in the flower pot.

You didn’t finish the report? Oh, here is it.

However, the same isn’t always true for the examples given for “here is it,” you can switch it out for “here it is.” But it will only make sense and be proper grammar when used in the form of a question.

Here it is again?

Here it is native habitat in the Amazon River.

Here it is cord so you can charge the computer.

The book here it is reflection into a hidden history.

Conclusion

You can use both “here it is” and “here is it.” But “here is it” comes with some rules before you can apply it to a sentence or a question. The best check you can do is to try to switch out the phrases and then read the sentence aloud. If it sounds strange, then switch it for the other.

 

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