Understanding 'These' and 'Those' Usage

This video tutorial explains how to use 'these' and 'those' to refer to nouns that are either close or far away. It covers the use of these terms in both singular and plural forms, provides examples with flowers and markers, and demonstrates how to form negative statements and questions. The tutorial aims to clarify the grammatical rules associated with these demonstrative pronouns.

What is the primary use of 'these' and 'those'?

• To indicate time

• To express emotions

• To talk about nouns that are close or far

• To describe actions

When referring to multiple items that are near, which word should you use?

• This

• Those

• That

• These

How do you change a singular noun to plural when using 'these'?

• No change is needed

• Change the noun completely

• Add 's' to the noun

• Add 'es' to the noun

Which word is used for multiple items that are far away?

• That

• Those

• These

• This

What is the correct sentence for referring to distant flowers?

• This is a flower

• Those are flowers

• These are flowers

• That is a flower

How do you form a negative sentence with 'these'?

• These no

• These not

• These aren't

• These is not

What contraction is used for 'are not'?

• Wasn't

• Aren't

• Weren't

• Isn't

How do you ask a question about nearby items?

• Is these?

• Are these?

• Are those?

• Is those?

What is the correct question form for distant items?

• Are these?

• Is those?

• Are those?

• Is these?

What is the response to 'Are these flowers?' if they are?

• Yes, they are

• No, they aren't

• No, they are

• Yes, they aren't