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Yoong Liat Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

this/that

You can't find another shop elsewhere that sells electrical good this/that cheaply.

Which is the word that should be used?

Many thanks.
  

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Hi Yoong, it's difficult to say. To me, the difference is the same as between "I like this/that", "I don't think this/that is a good idea", etc. It depends on the context, but it mainly depends on your point of view, I think.

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  • Hi Yoong, it's difficult to say.
  • To me, the difference is the same as between "I like this/that", "I don't think this/that is a good idea", etc.
  • It depends on the context, but it mainly depends on your point of view, I think.
  • So both options could be equally good in many situations, I guess
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Hi Yoong,
it's difficult to say. To me, the difference is the same as between "I like this/that", "I don't think this/that is a good idea", etc.

It depends on the context, but it mainly depends on your point of view, I think. So both options could be equally good in many situations, I guess
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Hey,

I tend to look at it from the point of view of the speaker.

If the speaker is holding the item or it is close to him, use this; vice versa for that

Regards,

Rob
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You can't find another shop (elsewhere) that sells electrical goods this/that cheaply.

If the speaker and listener are situated somewhere near the shop in question, or inside of it or, indeed, standing before a display in the shop with the prices clearly visible, this will most likely be used.

If the speaker and listener are nowhere near the shop, but
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Thanks, CJ, for pointing out another careless mistake of mine. And thanks too for your reply.
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