This, that, these, those - Demonstratives | English grammar
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- Learn how to use the words this, that, these and those with this English grammar lesson.
These words are used as demonstrative adjectives and sometimes simply as demonstrative pronouns.
We use "this" to refer to nouns (objects or people) in the singular which are close to the speaker and "these" for the plural.
For nouns far from the speaker, "that" is used for the singular and those in the plural.
For actions in the present or the near future, we use "this", for example, "This meal is nice" (during the meal).
But for actions which have finished and in the past, we use "that". Example talking about a football match: "That match was great yesterday."
We always use "this is" when introducing ourselves and other people.
At the end of the English grammar lesson about the demonstratives, I give you an exercise to test your understanding. Please answer the questions in the comments section and I will tell you if your answers are right or wrong :)
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1. This computer is green.
This pen is new.
This chair is comfortable.
2. Those trees are green
Those houses are beautiful.
Those flowers are wonderful.
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Those birds are flying fast.
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singular that is near to us:
This is my keybourd.
This is Your smartphone.
This is him newspaper.
plural that is near to us:
These are my leges.
These muscles was worked hard.
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You´re are a wonderful man. I am teaching much of your videos. These videos are nice.This is my carThese books are mineThat was a good party yesterdayThose people are far way.Thank you for your good job
Ali Akdogan Denmark...I think it's a redundant sentence when you say you're are because you're is short for you are or a combination of you + are, so it becomes you're. Just like they are, you can make it short by combining them together, so it becomes they're.
This is my pen
These pages are about to finish
That boy is smart
Those shoes are not polished
This coffee is hot and sweet
That coffee was hot and sweet
These are my goals for this year
Those were my goals for this year
Thank you for all the lessons you teach to improve our English.
This is my favourite lesson
Patrick , This is Joshua.
This man is clever.
This is my phone. These are my cousins. This is my pen. That garden is very Small. Those flowers are red. That garden is wonderful.
Perfect!
Flor campo you are good at teacher.
Flor campo i
That's right👍
We use "this" when we point the object near or close to us or when we hold the object or thing. And of course the noun we use is singular. Am I right sir?
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Those fowers are beatifull.
That tree is near the building.
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I am looking forward your new lessons
This is my house where I live.
These cats are my pets.
Good evening, this is Khalil who wrote this comment 😊.
Those are my brother's bags in the back yard of the residence.
That flower was so beautiful.
That shop is offering a promotion.
Wait! I just wanna thank you so much for the lesson because that what I had been looking for before I found your video.
You're the greatest ❤️.
I've just noticed that this video has been posting for 6 years ago, I dunno if u still here or not. But I hope that you are doing pretty good nowadays 🙏.
Thanks very much for the utility information, here i put my answer:
- This beer is cold.
- These papers are on the floor
- This glass is wet
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- That cat is running.
-Those children are playing with a ball
- Those clouds dont have form
Thanks for cheking my sentences.
this is my book.these choose are mine.that garden is beautiful.those flowers are so beautiful
Hi Andrew , Thanks so much for your english lessons support , we appreciate it a lots.
Here with the examples below
This Andrew is a great teacher
These little girls are cute
That was an amazing price !
Those guys are well organized
😉
Thanks again for your assistance
Younes DZ Excellent, all of your answers are correct, so well done. I have a small comment:
"organized" --> This is the American English spelling.
"organised" --> This is the British English spelling.
Best wishes
Andrew
These lessons are great! Thank you.
I consider it an important resource for English teachers. Thanks a lot.
ERIKA HERNANDEZ ROMERO Excellent, I am glad that you like my lessons. Thanks for the comment.
Best wishes,
Andrew
ERIKA HERNANDEZ ROMERO You are completely right!
Hi Andrew,
Otherwise, why "I am glad THAT you..." rather "I am glad you..."
I never know when we use THAT or not to connect 2 sentences...
Oh, Those exercises are very good. The best ever! Thank You Andrew.
Below is my answer.
1) "THIS" and "THESE"
- This is my mouse.
- These are my clothes.
- This pen is red.
2) "THAT" and "THOSE"
- That field is very big.
- Those trees are very old.
- That window is very beautiful.
Thank you so much, I hope that all the answers are right.
Ernandes Junior Hi Ernandes, thanks for your comment. I'm glad you are finding these exercises useful :)
All of your answers are correct, perfect, no mistakes at all! So well done, you have learned a lot from this video.
Best wishes,
Andrew
Thank you teacher , I learnt much these demonstration grammars.
Thank you very much for teaching English really you are a wonderful teacher well done thank you
An excellent explanation about this subject .Well done
1.those are beautiful flowers
2.that is a nice bag
3.those stain glass windows is fantastic
+manoj Khadka Hello and thanks for your answers. Here are some comments and corrections:
1.those are beautiful flowers --> correct
2.that is a nice bag --> correct
3.those stain glass windows is fantastic --> Those stain glass windows *are* fantastic. (plural form of verb)
Well done, you have learned a lot from this lesson. Don't forget that all new sentences must start with a CAPITAL letter. It is very important in English. I explain when to use capital letters in this video: ua-cam.com/video/RZtvW2MUz1k/v-deo.html
Best wishes,
Andrew
This sushi is authentic.
These restaurants are all good.
That building is a famous landmark .
Those hotels are close to my house.
Perfect answers. Very good!
This pencil is pink. This can is red. These bananas are delicious.
That tree is big and it's full of flowers. That street is quiet. Those buildings are white.
Hello Crown Academy! I'm from Brazil and I'm learning a lot with you. You guys are great! Thank you so much.
This car is beautiful because it has nice red colour. These chairs are comfortable to sit. That pasta was nice which I ate it for lunch today. Those aeroplanes are nice to see from the view while they fly.
thanks sir very easy to learn i like very much god bless you sir and your family
thank you andrew these are my answers.
''this'' and ''these''
1) This is my boss
2) This bed is expensive
3) These are my stuff toys.
''that'' and ''those''
1) That table is made of glass
2) Those flowers are beautiful
3) Those children are playing football in the park.
Candy Lagura Hello Candy and welcome :) Here are the answers with a few comments:
1) This is my boss -> Correct
2) This bed is expensive -> Correct
3) These are my stuff toys. -> "These are my STUFFED toys." (to transform the verb "stuff" into an adjective, we add "ed")
''that'' and ''those''
1) That table is made of glass -> Correct
2) Those flowers are beautiful -> Correct
3) Those children are playing football in the park. -> Correct
Congratulations, you did very well. You have really understood and learned a lot from this lesson. I am so pleased!
Best wishes,
Andrew
You are amazing thank you so much for the lesson :)
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Oh! thank you so much for your comment and videos, there are very useful for enrich my english.
Thanks . That was a profit lesson for me . Just one is enough for me .
Hi again Andrew ;)
Thank you for this lesson
1-This backgammon is too small
2-These pillows are so soft that's why I don't want to get up in the morning ;)
3-This vase with these flowers are very beautiful
1-That building is too far from here
2- Those people are very noisy
3-Those trees are big and that squirrel is jumping from one to another
Silvia Kerkelova Hi Silvia, it's good to hear from you again :)
All of your answers are correct, so well done. I just have 2 comments:
"1-This backgammon is too small" -> It is better to say "This backgammon board is too small."
3-This vase with these flowers are very beautiful --> "Vase" is singular so we must say "This vase with these flowers IS very beautiful."
Everything else was perfect. :)
Andrew
Oh..I realized my mistake.Thank you so much :)
Thank you this was very helpful and informative 👍👍
Hello !!!!
1) I describe three (3) objects near to I now using "this" and "there":
- This is my fridge.
- These are my books .
- This is my good friend.
2) I look out of my window and I describe what I see using " that" and " those":
- Those skies are blue white .
- That course was great last day of school.
- Those trees are beautiful.
This is my home. These are my books. This is my television.
That garden is very green. Those buildings are very high. That car is very nice.
Thank you very much, Andrew.
1
This is my cellphone
This is my notebook
These are my pens
This is helping me a lot
This biscuit is amazing
2
Those are my coats
Thore are my books
That is my umbrella.
That chocolate was awesome
+Jéssica Augusto All of your sentences are correct. Perfect, well done, you have learned a lot from this lesson.
(I imagine that "Thore are my books" was simply a typing mistake. :) )
Best wishes,
Andrew
Thank you for this lesson.
Thank you for your great lessons and you are really a very creative and qualified teacher
Husam Abood Thanks for your comment. I am happy that you like my English lessons and I'm sorry for the delay in replying to you.
Best wishes,
Andrew
This is my favorite channel...these are my teachers who taught us from class one to ten....i do not like those channel who make prank videos...that channel was excellent
Thank you again for the superb video.
Thank for your help us
Oneday we can speak english fluently.👌👌
this is my computer and you are a good teacher so thanks
+Abdifatah Haji "this is my computer" --> correct, very good.
Thanks so much , i love the way of your explantion 👍❤ carry on in this way☺👏
i like the programme very much. it is helpful
this lesson is useful
these teams are fantastic
those movies are fantastic
this blanket is soft.
these are my shoes.
that food was tasty.
those colours are awesome.
thank you so much Andrew.
now i can use these words properly.
Roshan gurung Excellent, I'm glad you learned something new.
Andrew
Wow! This video is very helpful for me. Thank you :)
+이상은 You're welcome. Thank you for the comment.
Best wishes,
Andrew
Thank for your lesson it is great
Those flowers are very beautiful.
That building is very high.
That car is new.
Those children are fighting with each other.
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Beneficial. Thank you🌹
I liked this video. Thanks.
Those dogs are gorgeous
Those trees are very tall
Those flowers are dull
That garden is beautiful
That boy is cute
That shop is very large
Thanks a lot Andrew
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+Ilangantilaka Upali Excellent, I am glad that you like my lessons. Thanks for the comment.
Best wishes,
Andrew
This is my new computer. This is my stuff. These are my sisters car. That garden is awesome. That window is huge. Those windows are clear.
Exercise 1
1. This is my pen.
2. This flower is Tulip.
3. These are my books, so don't touch them.
4. This pasta is tasty.
Exercise 2
1. That bird is very beautiful, I like it very much.
2. Those children are very quiet.
3. That is my teacher.
.
Fatima Abu Asbeh I have only 1 small correction for you:
"This flower is Tulip." --> "This flower is *a* tulip."
All the other answers are fine, very good.
Andrew
This Phone is mine (near me or close to me)
Those flowers are very beautiful (Loking out from my window)
Domenico Fantauzzi Hello Domenico. Both of your answers are correct. Perfect, well done!
Andrew
keep going. This is really important.
I am very happy to follow your lessons
Thank you very much for your comment. I am very pleased that my lessons are helping you.
Best wishes,
Andrew
Those cuts are nice.
That street is crowded.
These phones are useful.
This pen is remarkable.
That house was mine.
All of your sentences are correct. Well done, you have learned a lot from this lesson.
Best wishes,
Andrew
That is a very nice lesson...
Thank Andrew !
Hello and welcome. Thanks for your comment. I am happy that you like my lessons.
Here is the full list: ua-cam.com/users/CrownAcademyEnglishvideos
Best wishes,
Andrew
Thanks Andrew
Otherwise, why "I am happy THAT you..." rather "I am happy you..."
I never know when we (have to) use THAT or not to coordonate 2 propositions in the same sentence...
this topic is very helpful for us.
1) This sheet is orange. These shoes are heavies.This wall is yellow.
2) That field is really big. Those people speak very loudly. That bird is in the sky.
Thank you :)
vanessa95756 Thanks for your answers. All of the answers have the correct use of this, that, these and those so well done. There is just a small correction: "Those people speak very loudly." -> Since it is happening now (you are looking out of the window), we use the present progressive: ""Those people ARE SPEAKING very loudly."
I hope that helps. Best wishes,
Andrew
This English grammar is very good for me , Thank you
It's a pleasure. Thank you for the comment.
Best wishes,
Andrew
thank you so much Teacher
you are such a brave person
i learned alot with you :-)
Excellent, I am glad that you like my lessons. Thanks for the comment. I upload new lessons every Tuesday morning.
Best wishes,
Andrew
Thank you !
thank you so Much, you do well ^_^
This video is very helpful for me
This pen is mine.
These articles are interesting.
This is my computer.
That car is nice.
Those flowers are fantastic.
Those people that make the noise.
All of your sentences use this, that, these and those correctly. Here is a small grammar correction:
This pen is mine. --> correct
These articles are interesting. --> correct
This is my computer. --> correct
That car is nice. --> correct
Those flowers are fantastic. --> correct
Those people that make the noise. --> This isn't quite right. I'm not sure what you want to say. Here are some alternatives:
1) Those people are making a noise.
2) Those are the people that make the noise.
3) Those are the people that made the noise.
Well done, you have learned a lot from this lesson.
Best wishes,
Andrew
That Is an amazing view
Thank you very much
Thanks.Bài học rất hay va bổ ích.
You're welcome. Thank you for the comment.
Best wishes,
Andrew
Its amazing. i am gonna be a native english speaker
very good !!!
In my English text, I wrote "those bathrooms" and the teacher said I should’ve used "these" but how am I supposed to know if they’re "far" or "near"? I just don’t get it
I like your lesson
Excellent Excellent Excellent
this is my notebook.
these are my books.
this is my son.
that is a three.
those are amazing flowers.
that food was great last night .
+Mahsa Mahani Hello and thanks for your answers and sorry for the delay in replying to you. I have been on holiday. All of your sentences are correct. Well done, you have learned a lot from this lesson.
Small correction: that is a three. -- > that is a *tree.*
Also, don't forget that all new sentences must start with a CAPITAL letter. It is very important in English.
Best wishes,
Andrew
Thank you so much , have a good time .
9:00 Airplane is the preferred spelling in American English, while aeroplane is the preferred spelling in British English. Thank you.
Great!👍
Thank you Mr. Andrew
You're welcome. Thank you for the comment.
Best wishes,
Andrew
Thank you so much
thanks it's very easy to learn thanks to you
+Ikram Bel Thank you very much for your comment. I am very pleased that my lessons are helping you.
Best wishes,
Andrew
This is my pen.
This is your book.
This is my bag.
These are Leela's knife.
These are green leaves.
These are beautiful flowers.
+K P Das Hello and thanks for your answers and sorry for the delay in replying to you. I have been on holiday. Here are some comments and corrections:
This is my pen. --> correct
This is your book. --> correct
This is my bag. --> correct
These are Leela's knife. --> These are Leela's *knives.* (plural)
These are green leaves. --> correct
These are beautiful flowers. --> correct
Well done, you have learned a lot from this lesson.
Best wishes,
Andrew
Crown Academy of English
Thanks very much for your kind attention and corrections.
Can you explain how can I introducing my self please ?
1- This book is old.
These pens are very used.
This telephone is black.
2- That girl is sad.
Those women are cheerful.
That tree is green.
Thanks for the lessons.
ibnarabi mohamed / it's a great work, I wish the best for you 🌹
Very good. All of your answers are correct. :)
Andrew
1:This phone is red.
This is my phone.
These books are mine.
2: That computer is blue.
Those dvd are mine.
That is my car.
Thank you.
You're the best.
This house is beautiful .
These bags are good .
Thank you sir
''this''
this is my pencil
this is my notebook
this is my cellphone
''these''
these flowers are beautiful
these are my papers
these slippers are uncomfortable
''that''
that car is fantastic
that bike is wonderful
that tree is very old
''those''
those birds are very fast
those leaves are vivid in my eyes
those are my shoes
+shyrill penaranda All of your sentences are correct. Well done, you have learned a lot from this lesson.
Don't forget that all new sentences must start with a CAPITAL letter. It is very important in English. I explain when to use capital letters in this video: ua-cam.com/video/RZtvW2MUz1k/v-deo.html
Best wishes,
Andrew
I cant stop watching your videos and reading your tweets) Great explanation and pronunciation!
Dan Lurny Excellent, I am glad that you like my lessons. Thanks for the comment.
Best wishes,
Andrew
Your courses are very useful, and the way how u explain too. But a little bit boring use music between break or something like that please
excellent the lesson very good
+CARLOS YAGUAL Thank you very much for your comment. I am very pleased that my lessons are helping you.
Best wishes,
Andrew
This is my pen.
These are my books.
Those are wonderful flowers.
That is a man stand over there
This is my reading table and these are my books ...that is my bag ..those pens are mine