This/ That/ These/ Those

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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

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