This document discusses the uses and meanings of the pronouns "this, these" and "that, those". "This, these" refer to things that are near in time or distance, while "that, those" refer to things farther away. Meaning 1 is used to introduce an exclamatory clause. Meaning 2 refers to someone or something close at hand. Meaning 3 refers to something indicated in a subsequent expression. Examples are provided to illustrate the different meanings.

2.  Near in time or distance: this, these
 Far in time or distance: that, those

4. MEANING 1: Used to introduce an exclamatory
clause.
Example Sentence:
Kelly said that she met the president of the
student run organization at a party.

5. Example Sentence: We were introduced
at a party and after that we met quite
often.

6. Meaning 1: Something that is close at hand
and under immediate observation.
Example Sentence: The boss said,” We will
continue this discussion tomorrow morning.”

7.  Meaning 2: Someone or something near in
place or time.
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Example Sentence: Sam said to me,” This is
the instructor I wanted you to meet.”
 Meaning 3: Something that has been
indicated in a subsequent expression.
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Example Sentence: The teacher said,” This is
what I want to tell you about fruits; they are
the best source of vitamins and minerals.”