Study the following sentences.
Note that this and that are used with singular nouns. These and those are used with plural nouns.
This and these refer to object/objects close at hand. That and those refer to what is ‘over there’.
This, that, these and those are demonstrative adjectives when they are used with nouns.
That and those are often used to avoid the repetition of a preceding noun.
- This is a gift from my brother.
- Both watches are good; but this is better than that.
- My views are in accordance with those of the Chairman.
- These are mere excuses.
- That is the Red Fort.
- Mumbai mangoes are better than those of Bangalore.
Note that this and that are used with singular nouns. These and those are used with plural nouns.
This and these refer to object/objects close at hand. That and those refer to what is ‘over there’.
- This is better than that.
This, that, these and those are demonstrative adjectives when they are used with nouns.
- That book is mine.
- What is that noise?
- These flowers are very beautiful.
- Those days were the best.
- This horse is faster than that horse.
That and those are often used to avoid the repetition of a preceding noun.
- The streets of Mumbai are busier than those of Paris. (= The streets of Mumbai are busier than the streets of Paris.)
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