Mastering Demonstratives in English: This, These, That, Those

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

Today's English lesson focuses on understanding and using demonstratives: "this," "these," "that," and "those." These words are essential in everyday English, helping to indicate specific things or people based on their distance from the speaker. This lesson will guide you through their meanings and show you how to use them correctly in sentences. By mastering these terms, you'll be able to communicate more clearly and effectively in English.

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Learning the Basics of Demonstratives

This - Refers to an object, thing, or person near you.

• Sentence: "This is my book."

These - Refers to objects, things, or persons near you.

• Sentence: "These books are mine."

That - Refers to an object, thing, or person far from you.

• Sentence: "That car is my father's."

Those - Refers to objects, things, or persons far from you.

• Sentence: "Those two men seem to be late."

Demonstratives in Everyday Use

1. "This" for Singular and Nearby

   • Meaning: Indicates a single item close to the speaker.
   • Sentence: "This computer is a stupid machine."

2. "These" for Plural and Nearby

   • Meaning: Indicates multiple items close to the speaker.
   • Sentence: "I can't read these words."

3. "That" for Singular and Distant

   • Meaning: Indicates a single item at a distance.
   • Sentence: "That star is very far from the Earth."

4. "Those" for Plural and Distant

   • Meaning: Indicates multiple items at a distance.
   • Sentence: "Look at those stars."

Concluding Thoughts on Using Demonstratives in English

In this lesson, you've learned about the demonstratives "this," "these," "that," and "those" and how to use them in sentences. These words are fundamental in English for pointing out and referring to things or people based on their proximity. Keep practising their usage in different contexts to enhance your communication skills. For any inquiries or more lessons, feel free to reach out to us on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/learningenglishfree.co.uk.