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Understanding Demonstratives: This, That, These, and Those

This guide clarifies the use of demonstrative pronouns in English: "this," "that," "these," and "those." "This" is used for singular nouns that are near, while "that" is for singular nouns that are far. "These" indicates plural nouns that are near, and "those" refers to plural nouns that are far. Examples demonstrate these concepts with items like roses and lilies, highlighting how they change based on proximity. Understanding these pronouns enhances clarity in communication.

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Understanding Demonstratives: This, That, These, and Those

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  1. S. 1 Grammar THIS / THAT, THESE / THOSE

  2. THIS is used when the thing or the person is NEAR us This is a Porsche. THAT is used when the thing or the person is not NEAR US That is a Porsche. Both THIS and THAT mean ONLY ONE

  3. THESE is used when the things or people are NEAR us These are roses. Those are roses. THOSE is used when the things or people are NOT NEAR us Both THESE and THOSE mean MORE THAN ONE

  4. This is a rose We use THIS and THESE because the roses are NEAR the person. These are roses.

  5. We use THAT and THOSE because the roses are NOT NEAR us That is a rose Those are roses

  6. No, it isn’t. It is a rose Is this a lily? No, they aren’t. They are roses. Are these lilies ? Notice the changes in the subjects.

  7. No, it isn’t. It is a rose. Is that a lily? Are those lilies? No, they aren’t. They are roses. Notice the changes in the subjects.

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