ESL: this, that, these, those

Front

What is the difference between 'this' and 'that'?

Back

'This' is used to refer to something that is close to the speaker, while 'that' is used for something that is farther away.

Front

When do we use 'these' and 'those'?

Back

'These' is used for plural nouns that are close to the speaker, while 'those' is used for plural nouns that are farther away.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using 'this'.

Back

This is my favorite book.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using 'that'.

Back

That is the car I want.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using 'these'.

Back

These are my friends.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using 'those'.

Back

Those are the shoes I bought.

Front

What is the grammatical function of 'is' in a sentence?

Back

'Is' is a verb that indicates the state of being, used with singular subjects.

Front

How do demonstrative pronouns function in a sentence?

Back

Demonstrative pronouns (this, that, these, those) point to specific things or people.

Front

What is the plural form of 'this'?

Back

The plural form of 'this' is 'these'.

Front

What is the plural form of 'that'?

Back

The plural form of 'that' is 'those'.