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is that why vs is this why

Both "is that why" and "is this why" are correct and are commonly used in English. They're interchangeable and can be used to ask if a certain reason or explanation is the correct one.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"is that why"

This phrase is used to ask if a certain reason or explanation is the correct one.

Examples:

  • Is that why you didn't come to the party?
  • Is that why you're upset?
  • Is that why the project was delayed?
  • Is that why she left early?
  • Is that why he changed his mind?
  • So is that why you got the work?
  • I mean, is that why she was killed?
  • Extra hour's sleep? is that why You're late?
  • But then I think, is that why weiss married me?
  • Honey, is that why you want to be Jewish?
  • Wait, is that why you got the Cialis?
  • And is that why you want to terminate this pregnancy?
  • So is that why you moved?
  • And is that why you married me?
  • Wait, is that why you traded astronaut for astrophysicist?
  • In your expert opinion, Dr. Pierce, is that why a victim might refuse to testify against their tormentor...
  • And is that why everybody was invited but me?
  • So is that why Victor left early Friday?
  • All I'm saying is that why can't meet someone who's not damaged or crazy or... or a fake African mask collector, I mean...
  • So, is that why you are pushing me and Carmen together
  • So is that why he's on your list?
  • So, is that why Danny evicted the travellers off your land?
  • God, is that why she left you?
  • So, is that why he came out here?
  • is that why you started your own firm?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"is this why"

This phrase is used to ask if a certain reason or explanation is the correct one.

Examples:

  • Is this why you didn't come to the party?
  • Is this why you're upset?
  • Is this why the project was delayed?
  • Is this why she left early?
  • Is this why he changed his mind?
  • So is this why you called?
  • Sorry, is this why you're here?
  • So is this why you missed the lunch last week And the braverman bar Mitzvah?
  • What, is this why you left mom?
  • Carl, is this why you're doing the thing for my brother?
  • And is this why you're going to live with Robert?
  • Is this why Johnny's here?
  • Is this why you killed Blanca?
  • Is This Why You Always Pushed Me Away?
  • Is this why the Agency was after sergeant Blane?
  • Is this why you called me?
  • Is this why everybody's mad?
  • Is this why they took you?
  • Is this why she was killed?
  • Is this why you guys are just so angry?
  • Is this why mom kicked you out?
  • Is this why Travis thinks he's so handsome?
  • Is this why Vivian was murdered?
  • Is this why you insisted on moving out?
  • Is this why you've been visiting Alison in jail?

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