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I can't understand when to say "I like it", "I like this" or "I like that". What's the difference?
I can't understand when to say "I like it", "I like this" or "I like that". What's the difference?
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For "I like it", I would say its normally used if someone askes you "do you like [noun/verb]". For "I like this", usually used for when you're currently doing something, like if you're eating something, you would just tell someone "I like this" or if you show someone a picture of something saying "I like this [thing]". For "I like that", a good example is if someone is giving you options and you answer with "i like that one". Hope that helps :/
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For "I like it", I would say its normally used if someone askes you "do you like [noun/verb]". For "I like this", usually used for when you're currently doing something, like if you're eating something, you would just tell someone "I like this" or if you show someone a picture of something saying "I like this [thing]". For "I like that", a good example is if someone is giving you options and you answer with "i like that one". Hope that helps :/
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Great question!
For the most part, “this” and “that” refer to the “distance/space” between you and the item you like.
THIS: is usually used to describe the item very close to you. FOr example, this dress that you are currently wearing - this song that you are listening to - this item you are pointing to that is closest to you - this item that you are holding - this gelato you are eating.
THAT: is usually used to describe an item further away from you (compared to “this” item closer to you). Examples:
I like that dress over there better than this one here.
I like that song we heard yesterday when we were shopping.
I like that gelato we ate for breakfast more than I like this gelato.
Did you see the house we just drove past? I like that style the best.
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