A1 · Pronouns and Possession

Demonstratives this, that, these and those

Refer to near and distant singular and plural things.

Learning objectives

Recognise the form and meaning of demonstratives this, that, these and those.
Use demonstratives this, that, these and those in controlled A1 sentences.
Identify and correct common beginner errors.
Apply the concept in a short personal or everyday context.

Grammar rules

Use this for one near thing and these for near plural things.
Use that for one distant thing and those for distant plural things.

Examples

This book is mine.
These shoes are new.
That house is old.
Those people are my neighbours.

Common mistakes

Using a form that does not agree with the subject or noun.
Using the correct words in the wrong order.
Adding or omitting a required auxiliary, article or preposition.
Choosing a form that changes the intended meaning.

Revision notes

Review the rule, say the examples aloud, write two new examples and retake the concept test until you achieve at least 80%.

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