Difference between the pronouns This, That, These and Those – English Grammar lesson

Difference between the pronouns This, That, These and Those – English Grammar lesson

Pronouns are quite simple, however do you get a little confused on using this, that, these and those. This lesson will help you to clear all your doubts and you can use these pronouns confidently.

This (singular pronoun) – We use this to talk about people or things near us or close at hand.
Example:
1) This is a book.
2) This is a marker.

This is also used to introduce people and also used to introduce ourselves, to begin the conversation on the phone.

Example:
1) This is my friend, John.
2) Hello, this is Niharika, is it the right time to talk to you?

That (Singular Pronoun) – That is used to talk about things that are not near us, the things which are more distant.
Example:
1) That is a book.
2) That is a marker.

The Difference between these and those is rooted in the difference between the words this and that. These and Those are plural versions of this and that.

These (Plural Pronoun) – These is used to something which is here, right next to us or is easily referenced as close by.
Example
1) These are books.
2) These are markers.

Those (plural pronoun) – Those is used to something which is not near us, at distance.
Example :
1) Those are books
2) Those are markers.

So just keep in mind the above rules and take a test to see if you have understood this well.

[VocaloidThalia]

This: singular, objects close to us
That: singular, object far from us
These: plural, close to us
Those: plural, far from us

thanks for the clear explanation

[Nikolay_Volzhanin]

Niharika, make please 2 video about difference between:
1) say, tell, tolk, speak
2) see, look, watch

[chris_sndw]

I speak English for 10 years now. Never knew what was up with this and that or these and those. Thanks for the explanation!

[jaksonjunior]

The best teacher in the world, thank you very much :)

[khancasallewullef]

The best teacher in the world, thank you very much.

[D.S.handle]

Thanks for the lesson.
I have a question. How I can speak about not material things, like video, or music using pronouns?

[bongdelaconcepcion]

Thank you for teaching us now I understand how to use the word THIS and that.👍

[abassefx]

Niharika, thank very much, I undestand very well your course, because your pronounciation is very clear.

[zazadoicare]

thank you very much Niharika.. your video very helpful to me.

[shikhagupta]

thanku niharika, I really like your lectures.

[araellopezaquino]

Amo su forma de enseñar. Donde mas la puedo seguir.

[royrizon]

Your teaching style is very nice. I really appreciate it.

[lifestyle_]

Niharika, my best... I'm happy always with your lessons. I wish i had a teacher like you for the future. I like u so much!

[yogeshparsotwar]

Thank you so much for being so descriptive... keep it up 😊

[smart-ai-solutions]

great job Niharika, looking for more...

[myrinaatmatsidou]

Thank you Niharika! Bravo, you have teaching talent.

[liv]

So good understand 70%, Thank you teacher.

[renohuskerdu]

I cover this in about 2 minutes using objects in the classroom. But this long version might be good for certain challenged students. But then, if they are so challenged, they might not follow your conversation. I'll give it a try.

[robincruzemusic]

Many People can say wrongly but i learnt few examples and i almost got clarrified Tqsm.

[blancaestelarodriguezpinon]

Woow, perfect . Lo último no lo entendi. Por favor en el pizarron, mejor querida .Pero aún asi te doy infinitas gracias
.Y por supuesto seguiré tus clases. Pues te entiendo más a ti, que a mi maestro