Pronouns and determiners · Beginner (A1)
This, that, these, those
Point to things near and far, singular and plural.
The rules
This (singular) and these (plural) = near you: This coffee is hot. These shoes are comfortable.
That (singular) and those (plural) = far from you: That building is old. Those people are tourists.
They can go before a noun or stand alone: Is this yours? What’s that? On the phone or when introducing: This is Maria. That is also used for things just said: That’s a great idea!
| Near | Far | |
|---|---|---|
| Singular | this | that |
| Plural | these | those |
Examples
- This is my friend Jake.
- Are these your glasses?
- Look at that bird!
- Those were the best days of my life.
Common mistakes
✗ This shoes are new.
✓ These shoes are new.
Plural noun → these.
✗ Those is my car.
✓ That is my car.
Singular → that.
Practice
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___ apples here are sweet.
Quiz
1.___ are my keys. (in my hand)
2.Who are ___ people over there?
3.“That” is used for plural things far away.
4.Complete the sentence.
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