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Mihocomo Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

" it " or " that " ?

Hi there,

I'm wondering how to use " it " or " that ".
Especially when i was using the sentence of " I appreciate ..."

I appreciate it.
I appreciate that.

How to choose " it " or " that " with this sentence?
If someone can help and explain to me.
Thanks a lot.
  

Top answer

Use "it" when there is no definite thing you are appreciating. I'd appreciate it if you would help me. Use "that" when it is clear what you are appreciating, and you want to emphasize it.

— AlpheccaStars

  • Use "it" when there is no definite thing you are appreciating.
  • I'd appreciate it if you would help me.
  • Use "that" when it is clear what you are appreciating, and you want to emphasize it.
  • Your receptionist always greets me with a friendly smile when I come to your office.
  • Tell her I appreciate that.
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Use "it" when there is no definite thing you are appreciating.

I'd appreciate it if you would help me.

Use "that" when it is clear what you are appreciating, and you want to emphasize it.

Your receptionist always greets me with a friendly smile when I come to your office. Tell her I appreciate that.

Remember, always capitalize the pronoun "I". The teac
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Hi AlpheccaStars,

Thank you for your reply.
I appreciate that.Emotion: smile I got some ideas!

So using " it " seems like us
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mihocomoWould you like it fix for you?
Would you like me to fix it for you? (The speaker will fix it.)
Would you like us to fix it for you? (His company will fix it.)
mihocomoYes, Please. I appreciate it.
Since your appreciation will come in the future (after they fix it), you need "would."

I would appreciate
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Thanks again AlpheccaStars.
I really appreciate that! Emotion: smile
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