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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
Difference between ''Do this'' and ''Do that''
I hear both in American movies, is there a difference between them? do you use them interchangeably?
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Whether they are interchangeable or not depends on the situation. Normally, "do this" is more immediate, closer at hand, personal. You want someone to imitate an action you are presently showing them.
- Whether they are interchangeable or not depends on the situation.
- Normally, "do this" is more immediate, closer at hand, personal.
- You want someone to imitate an action you are presently showing them.
- See how I count my worry beads?
- I want you to do this whenever you get nervous.
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Whether they are interchangeable or not depends on the situation. Normally, "do this" is more immediate, closer at hand, personal. You want someone to imitate an action you are presently showing them.
See how I count my worry beads? I want you to do this whenever you get nervous.
Normally, "do that" implies distance in time or space and is less personal.
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See how I count my worry beads? I want you to do this whenever you get nervous.
Normally, "do that" implies distance in time or space and is less personal.
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