0
PreciousJones Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Thought

I'm standing next to the curb. And I Say:

"I thought this was the curb." Or

"I thought that was the curb."

Whats the difference between the two?

Thanks!
  

Top answer

Hi, Generally speaking, use 'this' for something close to you and 'that' for something less close. Also consider this. Starting a statement with I thought' often suggests that you n longer think so.

— Clive

  • Hi, Generally speaking, use 'this' for something close to you and 'that' for something less close.
  • Also consider this.
  • Starting a statement with I thought' often suggests that you n longer think so.
  • eg perhaps you made a mistake.
  • Clive
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

1 Answers
0
Hi,

Generally speaking, use 'this' for something close to you and 'that' for something less close.

Also consider this.
Starting a statement with I thought' often suggests that you n longer think so.
eg
0

Related Questions