how do you explain the difference between the words this & that to a forgien student
2006-07-10 22:39:46 · 23 answers · asked by Anon 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It is normally explained most simply with physical proximity. 'This' refers to something physically close to the speaker. 'That' refers to something further away from the speaker. For example, "This pen in my hand and that pencil on the desk are both used for writing"
2006-07-11 00:01:43 · answer #1 · answered by dracomullet 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
great question madhavi:) yOU know though these words sound synonimous but still there lies a "deep" difference !! Happiness can be found of things which may not even be beneficial to our spiritual or psychological aspect like we may go out & have our favourite dish & clothes etc., we would feel happy. But satisfaction comes from a kind of achievent, if we get good grades in studies we would get a positive feeling that says "hard word paid off" now thats more beneficial isn't it ;p[ Now peace.... I think it depends on what attitude we adopt towads the "activities" we do for "happiness" or either "satisfaction", peace actually exist in our self, it just has to be found by us. A person of ignorance might feel peace while a hard worker could be strresed. It can be even oposite to that . So peace needs to found by us.
2016-03-27 00:50:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In reality, there is little difference between the two words. For example, when choosing something you can say either "this" one or "that" one. So ignore that particular use of the words.
Instead find examples of when only "this" can be used.
Come here. you must listen to this.
This is what I'm going to do next.
That was a long time ago.
I hadn't told you that because you were too busy.
Here you can see that when dictionary.com uses being close and further away, it's easier to understand when it relates to time.
"this" is now; "that" was then.
2006-07-10 22:56:35 · answer #3 · answered by FontOfNoKnowledge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THIS is something here and I can touch it, THAT is something over there which I can point to.
Use two items the same, eg two books/ newspapers/ coats. keep one nearby and put one a short distance away.
2006-07-11 04:07:31 · answer #4 · answered by swanlen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think i got ur mean!! 1. this is some stuff near to u ex what's this all about?? 2. that is some stuffs far from u !! hope "this" answer can help u
2006-07-11 01:26:02 · answer #5 · answered by IAN C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is something that explains what you can't understand, if I write this will that question you asked be answered?
2006-07-10 22:44:14 · answer #6 · answered by WW 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd hate to be you!
dictionary.com...
This
"Used to indicate the nearer or the more immediate one: This is mine and that is yours"
That
"Used to indicate the farther or less immediate one: That is for sale; this is not"
2006-07-10 22:46:10 · answer #7 · answered by Chrissie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is here close to you, that is a distance away over there... if you like... this is how we do it I teach EFL in China so have had to do it...
2006-07-10 22:42:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the traditional approach is just to TALK LOUDER
2006-07-10 22:45:36 · answer #9 · answered by arnold 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a word... and so is that actually. Doh!!
2006-07-10 22:44:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋