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Teal lime Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

This is why..... vs. That's why.....

When should I use each of them?

Would you please give me some examples of when it is correct to use the former and when it is appropriate to use the latter?

Also, are there any cases in which the two can be used interchangeably?

Thank you.

  

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teal lime When should I use each of them? 'That' distances the reader from the referent. 'This' draws the reader to the referent.

  • teal lime When should I use each of them?
  • 'That' distances the reader from the referent.
  • 'This' draws the reader to the referent.
  • teal lime Also, are there any cases in which the two can be used interchangeably?
  • Most of them.
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teal limeWhen should I use each of them?

'That' distances the reader from the referent.

'This' draws the reader to the referent.

teal limeAlso, are there any cases in which the two can be used interchangeably?

Most of them.

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