Understanding 'This', 'That', 'These', and 'Those'

What are the two main factors to consider when deciding between 'this', 'that', 'these', and 'those'?

• Singular or plural, and near or far

• Time of day and weather

• Color and size

• Shape and texture

Which word would you use for a single item that is close to you?

• That

• These

• This

• Those

If you are referring to multiple items that are far away, which word should you use?

• This

• These

• That

• Those

How should you refer to a pair of jeans that is close to you?

• This jeans

• That jeans

• These jeans

• Those jeans

What is the correct way to refer to sunglasses that are far away?

• This sunglasses

• That sunglasses

• These sunglasses

• Those sunglasses

When should you use 'this' instead of 'that' when writing about an event?

• When the event is happening now

• When the event is in the past

• When the event is in the future

• When the event is imaginary

Which word would you use to describe a concert you are currently attending?

• Those concert

• That concert

• This concert

• These concert

How would you introduce yourself on the phone?

• Those are [Your Name]

• This is [Your Name]

• These are [Your Name]

• That is [Your Name]

If you are introducing a friend who is standing next to you, which word would you use?

• These are my friend

• That is my friend

• Those are my friend

• This is my friend

Which word would you use to introduce someone who is not present with you?

• This is my friend

• These are my friend

• That is my friend

• Those are my friend