this – that – these – those this marker these pencils that ruler those books Use: We use "this" for one object (singular) which is here (near to us) Example: This is a book in my hand We use "that" for one object (singular) which is there Example: That is his car over there We use "these" for more than one object (plural) which are here (near to us) Example: These are my friends next to me We use "those" for more than one object (plural) which are there Example: Those are his toys over there Fill in the gaps Use: this – that – these - those board sandwiches witches television pens computer desk children