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These are / those are
These are / Those are
Learn to point to groups of items within reach or in the distance. Master the use of plural demonstrative pronouns to specify precisely which things you are talking about.
What do "these are" and "those are" mean?
To plural demonstrative pronouns:
| The construction | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| These are | These are (close) | These are my keys. |
| Those are | There they are (far away) | Those are your books. |
2. Sentence structure
✅ Affirmative sentences:
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These are+ plural noun
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Those are+ plural noun
Examples:
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These are my shoes.
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Those are apples on the table.
❌ Negative sentences:
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These are not / These aren’t
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Those are not / Those aren’t
Examples:
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These aren’t my gloves.
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Those aren’t his children.
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