it quite normal

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "it quite normal" is not correct in English.
Did you mean "it is quite normal"? You can use this phrase to describe something that is typical or expected in a given context. Example: "In many cultures, it is quite normal to greet strangers with a smile."

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News & Media

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

3 human-written examples

I hope those who come after me will think it quite normal".

The Guardian - Music

Some Britons in the stands will be fans of American football who find it quite normal to munch on salt-beef sandwiches, not salted peanuts, during a sporting event.

The New York Times - Sports

Girls might come to learn through observation that "real" women can express their sexuality only through the smaller victories of erotic pleasure, such as finding it quite normal that women in restaurants or at the Thanksgiving table will openly tilt their heads back, close their eyes and moan unabashedly...over a piece of chocolate...with the full support and understanding of all onlookers.

Huffington Post

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

57 human-written examples

She took it as if it were quite normal that he'd brought it.

The New Yorker

"We asked the doctor about it and apparently it's quite normal for people to develop inappropriate or aggressive behaviour after waking up from a coma.

Independent

At that time, I didn't think that it was anything special, because it was quite normal for me.

Huffington Post

Looking back, it all happened very quickly but it seemed quite normal at the time.

The Guardian - Sport

But I've been... like it for such a long time now that it seems quite normal".

The Guardian - Lifestyle

"It's quite normal, but caffeine affects people differently so it affects some more than others".

Vice

With any clinical data processing platform it is quite normal to have data lying in storage and it is nonsense to suggest that these platforms should only hold the data of those patients being treated at that very moment.

TechCrunch

It is quite normal for managers to claim to be in control of IT systems until such time as they are exposed by events to not be in control at all.

The Guardian - Tech

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Always include the verb "is" or the contraction "it's" to ensure grammatical correctness. For example, write "it is quite normal" or "it's quite normal".

Common error

A frequent error is leaving out the verb "is" or using the contraction "it's". This omission creates a grammatically incorrect phrase. Always double-check your sentence structure to include the necessary verb.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "it quite normal" functions as an incomplete predication due to the missing verb. Grammatically, it requires the addition of "is" or "was" to form a complete sentence. Ludwig confirms that the base phrase is grammatically incorrect.

Expression frequency: Rare

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News & Media

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the phrase "it quite normal" is grammatically incorrect due to the omission of the verb "is". Ludwig flags this as an error. To correct it, use "it is quite normal" or "it's quite normal". While sources like The Guardian and The New York Times use variations of the corrected phrase, it's crucial to ensure grammatical accuracy. Alternatives like "it's perfectly normal" offer similar meanings. Always include the verb "is" to avoid grammatical errors.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

it is quite normal

Adds the missing verb "is" to make the phrase grammatically correct.

it's perfectly normal

Replaces "quite" with "perfectly" and adds the contraction "it's" for a slightly more informal tone.

it's entirely normal

Substitutes "quite" with "entirely" for emphasis, while maintaining a similar level of formality and adding the contraction "it's".

it's completely normal

Uses "completely" instead of "quite" to intensify the normalcy, and adding the contraction "it's".

it's pretty normal

Replaces "quite" with "pretty" for a more casual tone, and adding the contraction "it's".

it's fairly normal

Uses "fairly" as a synonym for "quite", keeping the meaning similar but with a slight variation in emphasis, and adding the contraction "it's".

it's just normal

Simplifies the phrase by removing "quite" and using "just" to indicate normalcy, and adding the contraction "it's".

that's to be expected

Shifts the focus to expectation rather than normalcy, offering a more idiomatic alternative, and adding the contraction "that's".

that is typical

Replaces "normal" with "typical" to convey a similar meaning with a slightly different word choice.

it is commonplace

Substitutes "normal" with "commonplace" for a more formal and less frequent expression.

FAQs

What is the correct way to say "it quite normal"?

The correct way to express this is to include the verb "to be". You should say "it is quite normal" or use the contraction "it's quite normal".

What does "it quite normal" mean if someone says it?

While grammatically incorrect, "it quite normal" is likely intended to mean "it is quite normal" or "it's quite normal", suggesting that something is typical or expected.

Are there alternatives to saying "it is quite normal"?

Yes, you can use alternatives such as "it's perfectly normal", "it's entirely normal", or "it's completely normal" depending on the context and desired emphasis.

How formal is the phrase "it is quite normal"?

The phrase "it is quite normal" is relatively neutral in formality. Using the contraction "it's quite normal" makes it slightly more informal, while alternatives like "it is commonplace" are more formal.