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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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