This is… / That is…

This is… / That is…

By Chea Sokchenda

“This is” have been used to demonstrate something next to you.

Form 1

This + is + someone’s name

Ex:

1.    This is Chanthou.
2.   This is Borey.

Form 2

This + is + a / an + thing

Ex:

1.   ​​​​​This is a table.
2.   This is a book.
3.  This is a crayon.
4. This is an umbrella. 

“That is” have been used to demonstrate something far away from you.

Form 1

That + is + someone’s name

Ex:

1. That is Rachna
2.  That is Sopheak.

Form 2

That + is + a / an + thing

Ex:

1.  That is a window.
2.  This is a ruler.
3.  That is an apple.

Practice

Write down sentences using “This is…”  or  “That is…”

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