A1 pronoun Neutro #21 mais comum

this

/ðɪs/

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

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1

Is this your coffee on the table?

Is this your coffee on the table?

2

This report concludes that our strategy is effective.

This report concludes that our strategy is effective.

3

I really like this, thanks!

I really like this, thanks!

Família de palavras

Adjetivo
this
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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

1

Is this your coffee on the table?

everyday

Is this your coffee on the table?

2

This report concludes that our strategy is effective.

formal

This report concludes that our strategy is effective.

3

I really like this, thanks!

informal

I really like this, thanks!

4

This hypothesis suggests a correlation between the two variables.

academic

This hypothesis suggests a correlation between the two variables.

5

This agreement will be signed by both parties tomorrow.

business

This agreement will be signed by both parties tomorrow.

Família de palavras

Adjetivo
this

Colocações comuns

this morning this morning
this way this way
this time this time
this point this point
this week this week

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 vs that

'This' is for things near the speaker, while 'that' is for things farther away.

this vs these

'This' is used for singular nouns, while 'these' is the plural equivalent.

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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'.

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Erros comuns

A common mistake is using 'this' when referring to multiple items; you must use 'these' for plural objects.

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Dica de memorização

Think of 'This' as 'The Here Is Singular'.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Old English 'this', the neuter form of the demonstrative pronoun 'thes'.

Padrões gramaticais

Used as a singular demonstrative pronoun. Used as a singular demonstrative determiner before a noun. Plural form is 'these'.
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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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of

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in

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it

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A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

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A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

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A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

an

A1

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