Use of This/ That (Affirmative Sentences)


Key Concepts and Their Translation in Hindi Language

In English, we use this and that to point to things. This is used for something that is close to us, while that is for something that is farther away.

This का उपयोग हम उस चीज़ के लिए करते हैं जो हमारे करीब है, जबकि that का उपयोग हम उस चीज़ के लिए करते हैं जो दूर है।


Usage Examples and Translations

1. This is my book.

यह मेरी किताब है।

2. That is your pen.

वह तुम्हारी कलम है।

3. This apple is red.

यह सेब लाल है।

4. That car is fast.

वह कार तेज़ है।


Key Mistakes

1. Using this for something far away: "This is the mountain." (Incorrect)

Correct: "That is the mountain."

2. Using that for something close: "That is my phone." (Incorrect)

Correct: "This is my phone."

3. Forgetting to match this and that with singular and plural nouns: "This are my shoes." (Incorrect)

Correct: "These are my shoes."


Understanding the difference between this and that will help you speak English more clearly!

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