this
Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
Exemplos
3 de 5Is this your coffee on the table?
Is this your coffee on the table?
This report concludes that our strategy is effective.
This report concludes that our strategy is effective.
I really like this, thanks!
I really like this, thanks!
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of 'This' as 'The Here Is Singular'.
Quiz rápido
___ is my favorite book on the shelf here.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: This
Exemplos
Is this your coffee on the table?
everydayIs this your coffee on the table?
This report concludes that our strategy is effective.
formalThis report concludes that our strategy is effective.
I really like this, thanks!
informalI really like this, thanks!
This hypothesis suggests a correlation between the two variables.
academicThis hypothesis suggests a correlation between the two variables.
This agreement will be signed by both parties tomorrow.
businessThis agreement will be signed by both parties tomorrow.
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
this and that
various different things
like this
in this way
this is it
the final moment or the expected thing
Frequentemente confundido com
'This' is for things near the speaker, while 'that' is for things farther away.
'This' is used for singular nouns, while 'these' is the plural equivalent.
Notas de uso
Use 'this' to point out something singular that you are holding or that is near you. It is also used to introduce people, such as saying 'This is my mother'.
Erros comuns
A common mistake is using 'this' when referring to multiple items; you must use 'these' for plural objects.
Dica de memorização
Think of 'This' as 'The Here Is Singular'.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Old English 'this', the neuter form of the demonstrative pronoun 'thes'.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In English-speaking cultures, when answering the phone or introducing someone, it is standard to use 'This is...' rather than 'I am...' or 'He is...'.
Quiz rápido
___ is my favorite book on the shelf here.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: This
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it
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as
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by
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we
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or
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an
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