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Amandawoodberry Posted 12 years ago
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These vs those
These vs Those
Mike had seen all the Disney movies: (Name disney movies in list here). He was still amazed that these/those movies could be on the same level as Star Trek.
Mike had seen all the Disney movies: (Name disney movies in list here). He was still amazed that these/those movies could be on the same level as Star Trek.
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Figuratively, 'these' suggests they are closer to him in some way. Perhaps because he likes them. It would be natural to omit the word 'movies' from the second sentence, to avoid repetition.
- Figuratively, 'these' suggests they are closer to him in some way.
- Perhaps because he likes them.
- It would be natural to omit the word 'movies' from the second sentence, to avoid repetition.
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Figuratively, 'these' suggests they are closer to him in some way. Perhaps because he likes them.
It would be natural to omit the word 'movies' from the second sentence, to avoid repetition.
It would be natural to omit the word 'movies' from the second sentence, to avoid repetition.
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