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This These That Those

This document provides examples and explanations of different demonstrative pronouns in English including this, that, these, and those. It discusses uses such as pointing out specific objects that are near or visible versus far away. It also covers uses on the telephone, introducing people, and completing sentences with these pronouns. The document aims to clarify the meanings and proper uses of various demonstrative pronouns in the English language.

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This These That Those

This document provides examples and explanations of different demonstrative pronouns in English including this, that, these, and those. It discusses uses such as pointing out specific objects that are near or visible versus far away. It also covers uses on the telephone, introducing people, and completing sentences with these pronouns. The document aims to clarify the meanings and proper uses of various demonstrative pronouns in the English language.

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Demonstratives

This is my
rabbit

That is a
pumpkin

These are
my balls

Look at those
roses

Examples
This hotel is very
expensive.
Do you like those
shoes.
Those apples look
nice.
This
is
a
nice
restaurant

That= something that has


happened.
Im sorry, I forgot to call
you. Thats all right.
That= what somebody has
just said.
Martin has a new job.
Thats all right.
Youre a teacher, arent
you? Thats all right

We use this is and is that on the


telephone.
Hello, this is David. (this = the
speaker)
Is that Sarah? (that = the other
We use this is to introduce
person)
people.
Brian, this is Chris.
Anna, these are my brothers,
Kimmy and Jules

Put this or these in the gaps.


Id like to buy __________ book.
__________ questions are difficult.
__________ boxes are heavy.
__________ is wonderful! I love a
hot bath after work.
Put that or those.
Look at _________ clouds.
Did you enjoy __________ film.
Lets cross the road. ___________ is
free.
__________ was delicious. I was so

Complete the sentences with


this, thats or that.
A. I cant come to the party
tomorrow.
B. Oh, __________ a pity. Why not?
A. (On the telephone) Hello, Ann
__________ is Sue.
B. Youre lazy.
A. __________ not true.
C. Jill plays the piano very well.
D. Really, I didnt know __________.
A. Mark, __________ is my sister, Ann.

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