| Element | USE: 'THIS', ALREADY MENTIONED |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | PRONOUNS |
| SubCat | demonstratives |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | A2 |
| Cando | Can use 'this' as a pronoun to refer back to single things or groups of plural things which have already been mentioned. |
| Corrected Learner Example | Thank you for this. (France; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2004; French; Pass) I went shopping yesterday at Yalerias;. I bought three green T-shirts, a pair of sneakers and some socks. You might ask, why did I buy all this? (Mexico; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2008; Spanish - Latin American; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | Dear Ally I've received your letter, and I thank you for this. (France; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2004; French; Pass) I went shopping yesterday at Yalerias;. I bought three green T-shirts, a pair of sneackers and some socks. You might ask why did I buy all this. (Mexico; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2008; Spanish - Latin American; Pass) |
| Comments | N/A |
