determiner

 

already talked about used to refer to something that you have already talked about

Most people don't agree with this decision.

 

near used to refer to something or someone that is near you or that you are pointing to

How much does this CD cost?

 

time used to refer to the present week, month, year, etc or the one that comes next

I'll see you this evening.

 

now talking about used to refer to a particular person or thing that you are going to talk about

I met this guy at a party who knows your sister.

 

pronoun

 

already talked about used to refer to something that you have already talked about

When did this happen?

 

near used to refer to something or someone that is near you or that you are pointing to

Try some of this - it's delicious.

 

say/ask who used to say or ask who someone is when speaking on the telephone, radio, etc

"Hello, is this Julie Hawkins?" "Yes, who's this?"

 

adverb

 

used when describing the size, amount, or state of something or someone

I need a piece of wood this big.