[Grammar] There is a problem - That is a problem - This is a problem > Difference

[hubs]

Hi,

I am a little confused with this question. Whats the difference between
There is a problem
This is a problem
That is a problem

Obviously may be other example. I never know which word should I use when I am describing a situation or occurrence.

Thank you

 

[Roman55]

I am not a teacher.


Do you know what 'this', 'that' and 'there is' mean?


This is a house. That is a house. There is a house. The differences are the same whatever the noun.

 

[hubs]

I know meaning these words but as I said I have a problem with describing situation. For example
This is a house
That is a house > I know
I just dont see difference between
This is a problem
That is a problem
There is a problem

 

[SoothingDave]

"There is a problem" only informs that a problem exists.
"This/that is a problem" indicates that the thing referred to by "this/that" is the problem.

You choose between "this" or "that" just like any other use of this/that. This is near, that is far. This is here, that is there.

 

[Polyester]

Can I say " There are the bigger problems"?

 

[Rover_KE]

No.

 

[Polyester]

Which part do you think wrong?
Rover_KE

 

[Rover_KE]

You could say 'There are bigger problems', but the original post says nothing about 'bigger' problems, so your question is off-topic.