This/That (EL)

Front

What is the difference between 'this' and 'that'?

Back

'This' refers to something that is close to the speaker, while 'that' refers to something that is farther away.

Front

When would you use 'this'?

Back

'This' is used to refer to a person or thing that is nearby or has just been mentioned.

Front

When would you use 'that'?

Back

'That' is used to refer to a person or thing that is farther away or has not been mentioned recently.

Front

Fill in the blank: _________ is my book.

Back

This

Front

Fill in the blank: _________ is the car over there.

Back

That

Front

What does 'this' indicate in a sentence?

Back

'This' indicates proximity or immediacy.

Front

What does 'that' indicate in a sentence?

Back

'That' indicates distance or something that is not immediate.

Front

Complete the sentence: _________ is my favorite toy.

Back

This

Front

Complete the sentence: _________ is the house I grew up in.

Back

That

Front

How do you determine whether to use 'this' or 'that'?

Back

Consider the distance of the object or person from the speaker.