Unit 7 of 30

Put kono before a noun

Review the foundations if needed: This, that, and that over there

What to notice

この, その and あの must be followed by a noun. Do not use これ directly before a noun.

この本を読みます。

I will read this book.

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1. The book is beside you, the speaker: （　）本は新しいです。 Use this before a noun.

Answer and explanation

この

この modifies 本; これ would stand alone.

2. The bag is beside your listener: （　）かばん。 Type that before the noun.

Answer and explanation

その

その modifies a noun near the listener.

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