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Is that your friend? vs Is this your friend

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. The choice between 'Is that your friend?' and 'Is this your friend?' depends on the context and the proximity of the friend being referred to. 'That' is used when the friend is a bit further away or when pointing to someone, while 'this' is used when the friend is closer or when showing a picture, for example.

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Is that your friend?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to a friend who is a bit further away or when pointing to someone.
  • Prisoner... is that your friend?
  • - Is that your friend out there?
  • Is that where you met your friends?
  • Is that your friend with the antibiotics?
  • Is that your friend out there? - No.
  • Is that your friend's wife?
  • And isn't that your friend Murray?
  • Is that from one of your friends?
  • Is that your friend on the poster?
  • You can say with certainty that this is your friend?
  • Is that your new friend, Yassine?
  • Pam, isn't that your special friend?
  • Is that your advice as a friend? - As a friend.
  • You think that tiger is your friend'? He's an animal, not a playmate.
  • Isn't that where your friend went?
  • Is that what your cop friend says?
  • Isn't that your old friend there?
  • Isn't that your old friend there? ...Because for the second time in three years,
  • Is that how you look after your friends?
  • Is that what you do, like your friend?

Alternatives:

  • Is that person your friend?
  • Is that individual your friend?

Is this your friend

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to a friend who is closer or when showing a picture of the friend.
  • Is this your friend? Yes.
  • Raymond, is this your friend?
  • Is this your friend's idea of a joke?
  • Is this your friend, my lord?
  • Is this about your friends yesterday?
  • So is this man your friend?
  • Is this your friends' idea of a joke?
  • This is your Friend Agenda page.
  • Isn't this your friend Jay?
  • Is this for your friend in bed 29?
  • Is this your rye friend or some other?
  • This is your friends at night school talking, Gerhardt.
  • This is who your friend really is.
  • This is about your friend Danny.
  • This is your friends getting in touch with their inner selves, goddess.
  • - This is your friend talking.
  • This is your friend Asif Iqbal...
  • So, this is your friend...
  • Is this how you treat your friends?
  • Seriously, Ziva, is this the best your friend could do?

Alternatives:

  • Is this person your friend?
  • Is this individual your friend?

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