1. Use this when something is near you.
Use the singular form:
This is + rest of the sentence.
- This is a pretty car.
- This is a good T.V. show.
- This is an octopus.
Use the plural form:
These are + rest of the sentence
- These are pretty cars.
- These are delicious fruits.
- These are wild animals.
2. Use this when something is far away from you.
Use singular form:
That is + rest of the sentence
- That is a great book.
- That is a black jacket.
- That is a nice shirt.
Use the plural form:
Those are + rest of the sentence
- Those are cool shoes.
- Those are dirty clothes.
- Those are beautiful trees.
Questions & Answers
- Q: Is this your toy?
- A: Yes, it is.
- Q: Are these her clothes?
- A: No, they're not .
- Q: Is that his watch?
- A: Yes, it is.
- Q: Are those my pencils?
- A: Yes, they are.