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DorisPao Posted 11 years ago
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This apartment

Hi, I asked a similar question about this the other day, but I just want to clarify. Let's say I am complaining about a couple of neighbours in an apartment next to mine. I begin my complaint to building management:

The tenants in this apartment are completely disrespectful.

Is "this" acceptable/correct? I know that in theory "this" apartment is the one where I live and "that" is the one my neighbours live in, but to me "this" is the one I am describing in the complaint, "this apartment under discussion". There is no way that the building management will be confused.

My tutor agrees with me, but I just wanted to confirm with the native speakers here.

Thank you!
Doris
  

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As long as you have identified the apartment and its tenants, I am sure the manager will not be confused by the word 'this'.

— Philip

  • As long as you have identified the apartment and its tenants, I am sure the manager will not be confused by the word 'this'.
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As long as you have identified the apartment and its tenants, I am sure the manager will not be confused by the word 'this'.
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Thank you, Philip. Yes, I have, in the sentencing preceding the one I am discussing. So it's perfectly correct, right?
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I mean, I know the manager won't be confused - I just want to make sure that the usage is correct grammatically and natural.
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DorisPaoI just want to make sure that the usage is correct grammatically and natural.
The usage is fine.

CJ
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