The document discusses the uses of the words "this", "that", "these", and "those" and how they are used to refer to either a singular or plural noun. It explains that "this" and "that" refer to a singular noun that is near or far from the speaker, while "these" and "those" refer to plural nouns that are near or far from the speaker. Some examples are provided to illustrate the different uses.

1. This is a
Porsche.
That is a Porsche.
Both
THIS and THAT
mean
ONLY ONE
This/ That
These/ Those
1

2. These are roses.
Those are
roses.
Both
THESE and THOSE
mean
MORE THAN ONE
This/ That
These/ Those
2

3. This/ That
These/ Those
3
NEAR FAR
SINGULAR
(only one)
This That
PLURAL
(more tan
one)
These Those

4. This/ That
These/ Those
• Without a noun
This is a nice hotel, but I can’t afford it.
Who’s that?
Which shoes do you like most?
These or those? 4

5. This/ That
These/ ThoseHello, this is
David.
Is that Sarah?
Yes, I am. How
are you?
I’m sorry
I forgot to
phone you That’s all right
That was a
really nice
meal.
Thank you!
By the way,
Martin has
got a new
job.
Has he? I
didn’t know
that.