The grass vs This grass

[user_gary]

The grass is green.
This grass is green.


What is the difference in the meaning of the above sentences?

[Tdol]

When you say 'this grass' then you are talking about grass that is near you. When you say 'the grass', we know which grass you are talking about, but it could be anywhere.

[user_gary]

When you say 'this grass' then you are talking about grass that is near you. When you say 'the grass', we know which grass you are talking about, but it could be anywhere.

Excellent explanation.

Thank you very much.