This, That, These, Those

This, That, These, Those – Exercises

This, that, these, and those are demonstratives. We use them to point to people or things.

They show:

• distance (near or far)

• number (one or more)

Explanation

1. This

Use this for one thing that is near you.

Structure: this + singular noun

Examples:

• This bag is very heavy.

• This restaurant is great.

• This is my seat.

2. These

Use these for more than one thing near you.

Structure: these + plural noun

Examples:

• These shoes are new.

• These cookies taste good.

• These are my keys.

3. That

Use that for one thing far from you.

Structure: that + singular noun

Examples:

• That building is very tall.

• That bike belongs to my brother.

• That is my favorite song.

4. Those

Use those for more than one thing far from you.

Structure: those + plural noun

Examples:

• Those mountains are beautiful.

• Those chairs are broken.

• Those are my classmates.

5. Demonstratives Without a Noun

We can also use them alone.

Examples:

• This is delicious.

• That looks interesting.

• These are expensive.

• Those were amazing.

6. Quick Comparison

• This / These → things near

• That / Those → things far