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This / That / These / Those

This - That - These - Those

> "this" is used for an object (singular) which is near the interlocutor.

Example: This book is the best book on Earth.

> Plural: "these" (several objects).

Example: These books are the best books on Earth.

> "that" is used for one object (singular) which is far from the interlocutor.

Example: That is his car over there.

> Plural : those (several objects)

Example: Those are his toys over there.

> "there" is used for one object (singular) which exists - or "is" (near to us).

Example: There is (There's) a table next to the window.

> Plural: "there are"

Example: There are many of my friends at the party tonight.

Tips:
1) Use "those" for things/people you don't like.
I don't like those friends.
I don't want to buy those stupid books.

2) How to use when it is followed by a singular and a plural?
There is an elephant and two dogs. (agreement with: 'an elephant')

There are two dogs and an elephant. (agreement with: 'two dogs')

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1. John: Could you please give me record on the table over there?

2. Mike: Do you want record here?

3. John: Yes, record.

4. Mike: Here you are. Oh, could you give me pens on the table over there?

5. John: ? Sure, here you are.

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