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Yellowstarstruck Posted 10 years ago
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Hi! Are both acceptable? If both are acceptable what is the difference? Thanks, Fulvio
1. Do you know what food this is? Yes, I do. This is paella.
2. Do you know what food this is? Yes, I do. It is roast pork.
1. Do you know what food this is? Yes, I do. This is paella.
2. Do you know what food this is? Yes, I do. It is roast pork.
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Both seem to work. " Generally speaking, "this" is more personal. It is often used to mean something that is close, or belonging to you.
- Both seem to work.
- " Generally speaking, "this" is more personal.
- It is often used to mean something that is close, or belonging to you.
- " In contrast, "it" doesn't necessarily have that "close" of a feel.
- Hope it helps.
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Both seem to work. If I had to choose one phrasing as preferrable over the other, I'd side with "it" to avoid repeating "this."
Generally speaking, "this" is more personal. It is often used to mean something that is close, or belonging to you. "This is my laptop." "This is my shirt." In contrast, "it" doesn't necessarily have that "close" of a feel.
Hope it helps.
Ben
Generally speaking, "this" is more personal. It is often used to mean something that is close, or belonging to you. "This is my laptop." "This is my shirt." In contrast, "it" doesn't necessarily have that "close" of a feel.
Hope it helps.
Ben
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