Definitions
- Referring to a specific object or thing that has already been mentioned or is known. - Used as a subject or object pronoun for animals, things, or ideas. - Used to refer to a situation or condition.
- Referring to a specific object or thing that has been mentioned or is known. - Used to introduce a clause or phrase that provides additional information about a noun or pronoun. - Used to indicate a particular person, thing, or situation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are pronouns that refer to a specific object or thing.
- 2Both can be used to introduce additional information about a noun or pronoun.
- 3Both can be used to indicate a particular person, thing, or situation.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: It is often used as a subject or object pronoun, while that is used to introduce a clause or phrase.
- 2Distance: It is used for something that is closer in proximity or time, while that is used for something that is further away or in the past.
- 3Specificity: That is more specific and emphasizes a particular object or thing, while it can be more general.
- 4Formality: That is generally more formal than it, which is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 5Clarity: That can provide more clarity and precision in communication, while it can be more ambiguous or vague.
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Remember this!
It and that are both pronouns that refer to a specific object or thing. However, it is often used as a subject or object pronoun, while that is used to introduce a clause or phrase. Additionally, that is more specific and formal than it, which can be more general and informal.
