Demonstrative Pronouns

There are four demonstrative pronouns this, these, that and those. They are used to identify things or persons.

This/These are used when talking about things that are so close you can touch them.

That/Those are used for things that are not so close to the person speaking.

These/Those are used when talking about more than one item.

This is my favorite cup. (When you are talking about one cup that is close to the speaker )

That is my favorite cup. (When you are talking about one cup that is far from the speaker)

These are my favorite cups. ( When you are talking about more than one cup that is close to the speaker)

Those are my favorite cups. ( When you are talking about more than one cup that is far from the speaker )