Element USE: 'THIS', ALREADY MENTIONED
SuperCat DETERMINERS
SubCat demonstratives
Lexical Range 1
Level A2
Cando Can use 'this' to refer to something with immediate relevance which has already been mentioned. ► noun phrases ► pronouns: demonstrative
Corrected Learner Example Could you send someone who can check where the problem is and try to do something about this problem. (A2 WAYSTAGE; 2009; Polish; Pass)

Many people gave me presents. My mother gave me a dress. I like it best because it is beautiful. The colour of this dress is beautiful. (China; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2004; Chinese; Pass)

[talking about a house for rent] It is in Colindale, in the North of England. The rent is about £1000. If you are interested this house, please call me on my mobile phone. (A2 WAYSTAGE; 2011; Portuguese; Pass)
Uncorrected Learner Example
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