Can we modify "this?"

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Return to the vast world of Antaloor in Two Worlds II. Building upon the original game, Two Worlds II offers the willing adventurer a unique and thrilling RPG experience unrivalled in current RPG landscape. Two Worlds II features a completely new game engine pushing hardware to its limits, as well as a revised combat system, new enemies, improved animations and an enhanced AI. This combined with the extremely detailed, interactive environment will be sure to make Two Worlds II a must-have title for RPG

I'd like to know "this" can be modified, not that.
Thank you in advance for your help.

CalifJim · Accepted Answer

park sang joonI'd like to know "this" can be modified ...
This, combined with the extremely detailed, interactive environment, will be sure to make Two Worlds II a must-have title for RPG

Yes, it can, but the modifying phrase is typically set off by commas as shown above.

For the point of view of style, this is a way of saying "and", but making the second item somewhat parenthetical.

This (AND the extremely detailed, interactive environment) will be sure ....

CJ

Park sang joon · Answer

I'm so sorry for my belated question.

For the point of view of style, this is a way of saying "and", but making the second item somewhat parenthetical.

I was wondering if it means most of the pronouns permit non restrictive relative clause except a few pronouns?this, one, something and so forth.

Can we modify "this?"

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