English A1 Grammar & Vocabulary #083: this / that for simple pointing and object reference
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Grammar and Vocabulary Lesson
Lesson number: #083
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Lesson 83: this / that for simple pointing and object reference
Today we learn how to point to one thing in English.
- this = one thing near you
- that = one thing farther away
Quick review from the last lessons:
- before / after helped us talk about time order.
- can / can’t helped us talk about ability.
- near / far helped us talk about distance.
Now we use this and that to point to one object.
5 useful words
1) this — reading: this — meaning: near me
2) that — reading: that — meaning: far from me
3) book — reading: buk — meaning: a reading book
4) bag — reading: bag — meaning: a carry bag
5) key — reading: kiy — meaning: a small metal opener
Usage notes:
- Use this for one thing close to you.
- Use that for one thing farther away.
- These words often come before is or a noun.
- Example pattern: This is my book. / That bag is blue.
5 simple example sentences
1) This is my book.
Reading: this iz may buk
Meaning: Bu benim kitabım.
2) That is your bag.
Reading: that iz yor bag
Meaning: Şu senin çantan.
3) This book is small.
Reading: this buk iz smol
Meaning: Bu kitap küçük.
4) That bag is blue.
Reading: that bag iz bloo
Meaning: Şu çanta mavi.
5) This key is old.
Reading: this kiy iz old
Meaning: Bu anahtar eski.
Mini practice
- Choose this or that.
- Point to one object and say the sentence aloud.
- Change the noun: book, bag, key.
Answer key
1) this
2) that
3) This book is small.
4) That bag is blue.
5) this
Reply instruction:
- Reply with your answers only, or write 2 new sentences using this and that.
- Example: This is my book. That is your bag.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Grammar and Vocabulary Lesson
Lesson number: #083
Available explanations:
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Lesson 83: this / that for simple pointing and object reference
Today we learn how to point to one thing in English.
- this = one thing near you
- that = one thing farther away
Quick review from the last lessons:
- before / after helped us talk about time order.
- can / can’t helped us talk about ability.
- near / far helped us talk about distance.
Now we use this and that to point to one object.
5 useful words
1) this — reading: this — meaning: near me
2) that — reading: that — meaning: far from me
3) book — reading: buk — meaning: a reading book
4) bag — reading: bag — meaning: a carry bag
5) key — reading: kiy — meaning: a small metal opener
Usage notes:
- Use this for one thing close to you.
- Use that for one thing farther away.
- These words often come before is or a noun.
- Example pattern: This is my book. / That bag is blue.
5 simple example sentences
1) This is my book.
Reading: this iz may buk
Meaning: Bu benim kitabım.
2) That is your bag.
Reading: that iz yor bag
Meaning: Şu senin çantan.
3) This book is small.
Reading: this buk iz smol
Meaning: Bu kitap küçük.
4) That bag is blue.
Reading: that bag iz bloo
Meaning: Şu çanta mavi.
5) This key is old.
Reading: this kiy iz old
Meaning: Bu anahtar eski.
Mini practice
- Choose this or that.
- Point to one object and say the sentence aloud.
- Change the noun: book, bag, key.
Answer key
1) this
2) that
3) This book is small.
4) That bag is blue.
5) this
Reply instruction:
- Reply with your answers only, or write 2 new sentences using this and that.
- Example: This is my book. That is your bag.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].