Can you start a question with 'is it true that'?
High agreement — the answer is well-supported across models.
Models agree on
- ✓'Is it true that...' is grammatically correct
- ✓The phrase is commonly used to verify statements
- ✓It introduces a subordinate clause as a subject complement
- ✓Works in formal and informal contexts
- ✓Has a declarative counterpart ('It is true that...')
Yes, starting a question with 'Is it true that...' is both grammatically correct and commonly used in English. This construction serves to verify the accuracy of a statement or claim, functioning as a neutral request for confirmation. The phrase introduces a subordinate clause (often a content clause) that acts as the subject complement, making the question structurally sound. Examples of its use include:
- ·'Is it true that the Earth orbits the Sun?'
- ·'Is it true that the meeting was canceled?'
- ·'Is it true that 1+1=2?'
The construction remains valid regardless of whether the embedded claim is true, false, or debatable. It also has a parallel declarative form ('It is true that...') and can sometimes omit 'that' in casual speech ('Is it true you're moving?'). This phrasing is versatile, appearing in academic, professional, and everyday contexts to clarify or confirm information.
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