In the grammar of English language, “this” and “that” are two easy but vital words that play an important part in our everyday conversations. They belong to the category of demonstrative pronouns or demonstrative determinars that help us identify or reference particular objects or people. Although they can be to be confusing at first, knowing the right way you should use them will help you make your English more clear and effective.
What Are “This” and “That”?
The words “this” and “that” are used with singular nouns in order to demonstrate or identify an individual or object. They are used to answer the question which one?
This can be an expression used to describe anything that is close to the speaker.
That can be an expression used to describe anything that is away to the speaker.
This and That Worksheet
