Element USE: 'THIS', NOW
SuperCat PRONOUNS
SubCat demonstratives
Lexical Range N/A
Level A2
Cando Can use 'this' as a pronoun to refer to something that is happening now.
Corrected Learner Example This is the best holiday I have ever had! (Vietnam; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2009; Vietnamese; Pass)

This is just a short note to ask you if you want to go with me to the ReggaRton's concert. (Argentina; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2009; Spanish - Latin American; Pass)
Uncorrected Learner Example This is the best holiday I have ever had! (Vietnam; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2009; Vietnamese; Pass)

This is just a short note to ask you if you want to Go with me at The ReggaRton's concert. (Argentina; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2009; Spanish - Latin American; Pass)
Comments No evidence of telephone use of 'Is that X?' 'This is X' due to lack of spoken data and opportunity of use.

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