2006-10-27 02:09:19 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
This can be used in two contexts, the first 'This' means in the present tense, the second 'This' refers to a describing word..."This car is lovely to drive"
'That' on the other hand refers to past tense items or event..."That was the best sh*g I've ever had"
2006-10-30 10:40:53 · answer #1 · answered by Bont11 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The word this would be used in a present situation such as holding an item and showing it to somebody and saying this item is etc.
That would be used to describe a past experience such as that was a great day.
2006-10-27 02:18:14 · answer #2 · answered by Honey!! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Both THIS and THAT are used by a person to INDICATE or draw attention to an object or action e.g.
This is a table (INDICATING by pointing), this is a chair (INDICATING by pointing).
This is how you serve in tennis (FOLLOWED by the action), this is how you knead the dough (FOLLOWED by the action)
That in the centre is a fountain (INDICATING), That over there is the war memorial (INDICATING),.
Punch hits Judy on the head with his stick, "THAT's the way to do it" (PRECEDED by the action), a friend has to pay a fine for fare dodging, "THAT's what you get for being stupid" (the event PRECEDES the comment).
2006-10-31 01:07:09 · answer #3 · answered by CurlyQ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you are not being specific, i'm telling you every single difference i know...
Firstly, their spelling...
Secondly, pronunciation,
Lastly, 'this' is generally used to point out something very near to or within you and 'that' is for things not within the reach of your hands...
2006-10-30 08:03:49 · answer #4 · answered by Treat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apart from the obvious spelling thing: ..
'This' is present tense and is present (ie: in my immediate vicinity)
'That' is something to be indicated (usually past tense) or something to large to be carried/held in which case it could be something in the present tense.
"Hi mom, THIS is Eloise...."
"THAT was John on the phone. He wants to know why you haven't answered his question"
Lou: "This is a nice apple, you said you'd like this one"
Andy: (sat in the wheelchair & pointing) "Want THAT one"
2006-10-27 02:38:46 · answer #5 · answered by Colin A 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This is used to describe when pointing to a thing that is nearer to you, while that is used when u talk about a thing farther to you.
2006-10-27 03:35:25 · answer #6 · answered by Damitajo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is used after you already have a this ie to compare this with that. in spanish, you even have a third 'this' called 'aquel'
2006-10-27 02:14:31 · answer #7 · answered by Swoosh 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
mate your finger injury is more urgent than this sh*t - have you sewn it up yet??
2006-10-27 02:39:52 · answer #8 · answered by Chimera's Song 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
this - that = the other
2006-10-28 03:12:24 · answer #9 · answered by Martin 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
this has an 'i' and an 's' and that has an 'a' and a 't'
2006-10-27 02:13:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋