Meaning
Used to identify or introduce an object close to you.
Cultural Background
Introductions are often informal. Introductions can be slightly more formal. Introductions often involve bowing.
Point with your eyes
When you say 'This is', look at the object to be clear.
Meaning
Used to identify or introduce an object close to you.
Point with your eyes
When you say 'This is', look at the object to be clear.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
____ is my brother.
Brother is singular, so we use 'This'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises____ is my brother.
Brother is singular, so we use 'This'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, use 'These are' for groups.
Related Phrases
These are
specialized formPlural version
That is
contrastDistant version