This. That. These. Those

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What is the use of 'This'?

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'This' is used to refer to a singular noun that is close to the speaker.

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What is the use of 'That'?

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'That' is used to refer to a singular noun that is farther away from the speaker.

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What is the use of 'These'?

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'These' is used to refer to plural nouns that are close to the speaker.

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What is the use of 'Those'?

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'Those' is used to refer to plural nouns that are farther away from the speaker.

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Example of using 'This' in a sentence.

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This is my book.

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Example of using 'That' in a sentence.

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That is your car.

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Example of using 'These' in a sentence.

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These are my friends.

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Example of using 'Those' in a sentence.

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Those are the mountains.

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How do you choose between 'This' and 'That'?

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Use 'This' for something nearby and 'That' for something further away.

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How do you choose between 'These' and 'Those'?

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Use 'These' for plural items nearby and 'Those' for plural items further away.