Learn English from A to Z

THIS/THAT; THESE/THOSE

This indicates that something is near us; that indicates that it is at a distance.

Example Set 1:

This book is in my hand. That book is over there on the table.

The plural of this is these; the plural of that is those.

Example Set 2:

These books are in my hand.

Those books are over there on the table.

Exercises

Change the following sentences from singular to plural.

1. This island is beautiful. (These islands are beautiful.)
2. That cat under the table is my pet.
3. This dish is delicious.
4. That leaf on the tree is yellow.
5. This city has a unique charm.
6. That woman is an artist.
7. This child’s drawing is excellent.
8. That shelf holds a rare collection.
9. This theory explains the observation.
10. That student in the library is diligent.