this / that + noun
this / that + noun means “Demonstratives: this for near, that for far”. Put this or that before a singular noun to point at it: this book = near me, that car = away from me. Formation: this + N (near) · that + N (far)
Demonstratives: this for near, that for far
A1Formation
this + N (near) · that + N (far)
Explanation
Put this or that before a singular noun to point at it: this book = near me, that car = away from me. They also point in time: this week (current), that day (a day we talked about).
Examples
Note
Plural: these books, those cars.
FAQ
this / that + noun — what does it mean and how is it used?
Demonstratives: this for near, that for far. Put this or that before a singular noun to point at it: this book = near me, that car = away from me. They also point in time: this week (current), that day (a day we talked about).
this / that + noun — how do you form it?
this + N (near) · that + N (far)
this / that + noun — any usage notes?
Plural: these books, those cars.