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Hello,Which is more correct to use 'it' , 'this' or 'that' here in this sentence?I am going to be in Sydney one week before the beginning of the internship, I think 'it'  ('this' 'that') will be enough to find a flat.Thanks

Perfect Stranger · Accepted Answer

My best shot would be to say that all of them might be acceptable but I have to admit that this is one of the most difficult things in English for me...

Mister Micawber · Answer

I am going to be in Sydney one week before the beginning of the internship, I think it/this/that will be long enough to find a flat.-- They are all 'correct'. A native is liable to utter any of those, but most likely 'that'.

CalifJim · Answer

Nina_NiaI am going to be in Sydney one week before the beginning of the internship, I think 'it' ('this' 'that') will be enough to find a flat.

'that' is typical when referring to something general already said — especially if there is no specific definite entity to refer to as "it".

"one week" comes the closest to being a candidate for representation by "it", but it's not definite enough. We don't know specifically which week it's going to be (the week of October 7? the week of May 15? ...), so "it" is possible but perhaps not the best choice.

CJ

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