Tutorial & Instructional Programs
This/ That/ These/ Those
Developed by Terry Coye
for the Gallaudet University English Department
- THIS = one object near
- THAT = one object far away
- THESE = two or more objects near
- THOSE = two or more objects far away
Space
- That picture on the wall is interesting.
- This button on my shirt is loose.
- I like these shoes that I am wearing.
- Those men across the street are plumbers.
Time
- This afternoon I will sleep.
- That afternoon last year was long.
- Those years were fun when I was a kid.
- These years right now are the best of my life.

Animation by Koon Wei Ho
Tutorial & Instructional Programs
Gallaudet University
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