wrong uses for this
it is incorrect to use "this" when not followed by a noun or participle.
in the example below we see the confusion that can be caused when "this" is left hanging. in the correct sentence, we see that the reader now knows not only that a dildo is frequently stuck up their asses, but we now know which dildo, "this dildo".
in the example below we see the confusion that can be caused when "this" is left hanging. in the correct sentence, we see that the reader now knows not only that a dildo is frequently stuck up their asses, but we now know which dildo, "this dildo".
Wrong: It seems that many people who post on urbandictionary are 13 years old, have anywhere from 3 - 7 pubic hairs, and often stick this up their ass.
Right: It seems that many people who post on urbandictionary are 13 years old, have anywhere from 3 - 7 pubic hairs, and often stick this dildo up their ass.
Right: It seems that many people who post on urbandictionary are 13 years old, have anywhere from 3 - 7 pubic hairs, and often stick this dildo up their ass.
wrong uses for this by iwastoodrunk March 29, 2004