Is it grammatically correct to use "Who is that?" instead of "Who is that girl?"
2023-04-19
This is what goPenpal answered
Hi David,
Great question! When someone asks "Who is that?" it is considered a grammatically correct and widely acceptable form of asking about the identity of a person. In this context, "that" refers to a person who is not immediately recognizable to the person asking the question. So, it is perfectly appropriate for someone to ask "Who is that?" when they see someone new or unfamiliar.
However, it is also possible to add clarifying words to this question as you mentioned in your message. For example, someone could ask "Who is that girl?" or "Who is that person over there?" to specify which person they are referring to.
It is worth noting that there are some situations where it might be considered impolite or disrespectful to refer to someone as "that." In these cases, it is better to use a more respectful term such as "the lady in the blue dress" or "the gentleman with the briefcase."
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
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