This, That, These and Those

This lesson should be aiming to make a learner know & accurately apply this, that, these, and those in different scenarios. These words are used for speaking about things on the number (singular or plural) of how many exist, & where they are close to or how far away from them.

1. "This" - Use while talking about one thing close to you

Description:

Use this when you talk about one thing near you.

Use "this" to point out or talk about something near to you.

Example:

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2. "That" - Speaking About Something Else Than You

Description

That is used when you are referring to something that is far from you.

Use "that" if you are referring to something a distance away.

Examples:

 

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3. "These" - Discussing More Than One Thing Near You

Description: 

These is used when you mention more than one thing that is close to you.

Use "these" if you have more than one object that can be touched & held close to your body.

Examples:

 

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4. "Those" - Discussing More Than One Thing Not Near You

Description

They are used when you talk of more than one item far away from you.

Use "those" for things that are away from you, but there are more than one item.

Examples:

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Fun Practice Ideas

Object Hunt: Observe objects inside the room or the yard and create sentences using "this," "that," "these," & "those." 

For instance: "This is my pencil," or "Those are the boxes in the corner."

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2. _____________________________________________________
   
   

3. _____________________________________________________
   
   

4. _____________________________________________________

 

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Try your understanding:

This (One thing close to you)

• _______ is my favorite pencil.

• Look at _______ amazing butterfly in the garden!

• _______ is a beautiful painting.

 

2. That (One thing far from you)

• _______ is my grandmother's house.

• Do you see _______ big tree in the park?

• _______ looks like a fun movie!

 

3. These (More than one thing close to you)

• _______ are my new headphones.

• I really enjoy _______ muffins; they taste absolutely delightful.  

• ________ papers are on the table.

 

4. Those (More than one thing far from you)

• _______ are my friends playing outside.

• I can see _______ birds flying in the sky.

• _______ cars are parked at the end of the street.