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Should I Use “these” or “those” When I Refer to Something in the First Sentence?
Should “none” as a pronoun be used as singular or plural?What's the difference between “these” and “those”?Why is the sentence “Statistics 'is' often misleading” incorrect?Should I Use “These” Books or “Those” BooksConfused about When to Use “these” and “those”What is the subject in this sentence?Demonstrative Pronouns: This/That – Advanced UsageSentence construction: “This and this yield/s”How should None, such and neither be considered in a sentence?How do I identify subjects when quantities are involved?
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I’ve posted 5 photos on my timeline. Have you seen these/those
photos? You’ll love these/those photos! These/Those photos were taken in France.
Should I use “these” or “those” when I refer to something in the first sentence?
Are there any simple rules that I should follow?
NOTES:
I know that I should use “this(singular)” and “these(plural)” for things that are near me.
I know that I should use “that(singular)” and “those(plural)” for things that are far from me.
In my example there is no “distance”.
What should I do? Changing the sentence is not an option.
grammar pronouns demonstratives
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I’ve posted 5 photos on my timeline. Have you seen these/those
photos? You’ll love these/those photos! These/Those photos were taken in France.
Should I use “these” or “those” when I refer to something in the first sentence?
Are there any simple rules that I should follow?
NOTES:
I know that I should use “this(singular)” and “these(plural)” for things that are near me.
I know that I should use “that(singular)” and “those(plural)” for things that are far from me.
In my example there is no “distance”.
What should I do? Changing the sentence is not an option.
grammar pronouns demonstratives
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I’ve posted 5 photos on my timeline. Have you seen these/those
photos? You’ll love these/those photos! These/Those photos were taken in France.
Should I use “these” or “those” when I refer to something in the first sentence?
Are there any simple rules that I should follow?
NOTES:
I know that I should use “this(singular)” and “these(plural)” for things that are near me.
I know that I should use “that(singular)” and “those(plural)” for things that are far from me.
In my example there is no “distance”.
What should I do? Changing the sentence is not an option.
grammar pronouns demonstratives
asked Feb 9 '14 at 6:53
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I’ve posted 5 photos on my timeline. Have you seen these/those
photos? You’ll love these/those photos! These/Those photos were taken in France.
Should I use “these” or “those” when I refer to something in the first sentence?
Are there any simple rules that I should follow?
NOTES:
I know that I should use “this(singular)” and “these(plural)” for things that are near me.
I know that I should use “that(singular)” and “those(plural)” for things that are far from me.
In my example there is no “distance”.
What should I do? Changing the sentence is not an option.
grammar pronouns demonstratives
grammar pronouns demonstratives
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Neither sounds good, but "those" is more natural.
You are asking about which demonstrative pronouns (this, that, these, those) most appropriately mean "the aforementioned." It's hard to specify a rule that answers the question generally. But I would say you only use "these" when you want to emphasize that you mean specifically the aforementioned photos, and NOT some other ones. In other cases, default to those.
I know you said that changing the text was not an option, but it sounds terrible as it is. Just for the record, I would rewrite it as:
I’ve posted 5 photos on my timeline. Have you seen them?
You’ll love them! They were taken in
France.
When it's phrased like this, the these/those confusion is irrelevant. Also, reusing the word "photos" multiple times, as is done in the original, makes the text feel stilted and robotic.
answered Feb 9 '14 at 7:15
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During studying "this,that,these,those", I was reading that "this,that..." also used for time-conditioned phrases/sentences. When things taking place in the past or future, using "that or those", where to use "this,these" for things in present. e.g. "That was the moment......(past)"
Cambridge Dictionary: "those"
In those days it was considered not quite proper for young ladies to
be seen talking to men in public.
answered Dec 1 '17 at 9:41
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This, That, These, Those
These are demonstrative pronouns. Used to demonstrate (show) something.
This - One & Near (Singular)
e.g. This is my bag.
That - One & Away (Singular)
e.g. That is not his car.
These - Many & Near (Plural)
e.g. These are my friends.
Those - Many & away (Plural)
e.g. Those are his books.
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This just copies a large part of text without addressing the question.
– JJJ
7 hours ago
@JJJ of more concern is the OP links directly to the user's personal blog without disclosing the author's affiliation. Clearly spam.
– Chappo
4 hours ago
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@Chappo fair enough, I had it on NAA, but that blog indeed seems too personal to pass for just NAA.
– JJJ
3 hours ago
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Neither sounds good, but "those" is more natural.
You are asking about which demonstrative pronouns (this, that, these, those) most appropriately mean "the aforementioned." It's hard to specify a rule that answers the question generally. But I would say you only use "these" when you want to emphasize that you mean specifically the aforementioned photos, and NOT some other ones. In other cases, default to those.
I know you said that changing the text was not an option, but it sounds terrible as it is. Just for the record, I would rewrite it as:
I’ve posted 5 photos on my timeline. Have you seen them?
You’ll love them! They were taken in
France.
When it's phrased like this, the these/those confusion is irrelevant. Also, reusing the word "photos" multiple times, as is done in the original, makes the text feel stilted and robotic.
answered Feb 9 '14 at 7:15
Andrew ConeAndrew Cone
26114
add a comment |
Neither sounds good, but "those" is more natural.
You are asking about which demonstrative pronouns (this, that, these, those) most appropriately mean "the aforementioned." It's hard to specify a rule that answers the question generally. But I would say you only use "these" when you want to emphasize that you mean specifically the aforementioned photos, and NOT some other ones. In other cases, default to those.
I know you said that changing the text was not an option, but it sounds terrible as it is. Just for the record, I would rewrite it as:
I’ve posted 5 photos on my timeline. Have you seen them?
You’ll love them! They were taken in
France.
When it's phrased like this, the these/those confusion is irrelevant. Also, reusing the word "photos" multiple times, as is done in the original, makes the text feel stilted and robotic.
answered Feb 9 '14 at 7:15
Andrew ConeAndrew Cone
26114
add a comment |
Neither sounds good, but "those" is more natural.
You are asking about which demonstrative pronouns (this, that, these, those) most appropriately mean "the aforementioned." It's hard to specify a rule that answers the question generally. But I would say you only use "these" when you want to emphasize that you mean specifically the aforementioned photos, and NOT some other ones. In other cases, default to those.
I know you said that changing the text was not an option, but it sounds terrible as it is. Just for the record, I would rewrite it as:
I’ve posted 5 photos on my timeline. Have you seen them?
You’ll love them! They were taken in
France.
When it's phrased like this, the these/those confusion is irrelevant. Also, reusing the word "photos" multiple times, as is done in the original, makes the text feel stilted and robotic.
answered Feb 9 '14 at 7:15
Andrew ConeAndrew Cone
26114
Neither sounds good, but "those" is more natural.
You are asking about which demonstrative pronouns (this, that, these, those) most appropriately mean "the aforementioned." It's hard to specify a rule that answers the question generally. But I would say you only use "these" when you want to emphasize that you mean specifically the aforementioned photos, and NOT some other ones. In other cases, default to those.
I know you said that changing the text was not an option, but it sounds terrible as it is. Just for the record, I would rewrite it as:
I’ve posted 5 photos on my timeline. Have you seen them?
You’ll love them! They were taken in
France.
When it's phrased like this, the these/those confusion is irrelevant. Also, reusing the word "photos" multiple times, as is done in the original, makes the text feel stilted and robotic.
answered Feb 9 '14 at 7:15
Andrew ConeAndrew Cone
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answered Feb 9 '14 at 7:15
Andrew ConeAndrew Cone
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During studying "this,that,these,those", I was reading that "this,that..." also used for time-conditioned phrases/sentences. When things taking place in the past or future, using "that or those", where to use "this,these" for things in present. e.g. "That was the moment......(past)"
Cambridge Dictionary: "those"
In those days it was considered not quite proper for young ladies to
be seen talking to men in public.
answered Dec 1 '17 at 9:41
FrankMKFrankMK
5001416
add a comment |
During studying "this,that,these,those", I was reading that "this,that..." also used for time-conditioned phrases/sentences. When things taking place in the past or future, using "that or those", where to use "this,these" for things in present. e.g. "That was the moment......(past)"
Cambridge Dictionary: "those"
In those days it was considered not quite proper for young ladies to
be seen talking to men in public.
answered Dec 1 '17 at 9:41
FrankMKFrankMK
5001416
add a comment |
During studying "this,that,these,those", I was reading that "this,that..." also used for time-conditioned phrases/sentences. When things taking place in the past or future, using "that or those", where to use "this,these" for things in present. e.g. "That was the moment......(past)"
Cambridge Dictionary: "those"
In those days it was considered not quite proper for young ladies to
be seen talking to men in public.
answered Dec 1 '17 at 9:41
FrankMKFrankMK
5001416
During studying "this,that,these,those", I was reading that "this,that..." also used for time-conditioned phrases/sentences. When things taking place in the past or future, using "that or those", where to use "this,these" for things in present. e.g. "That was the moment......(past)"
Cambridge Dictionary: "those"
In those days it was considered not quite proper for young ladies to
be seen talking to men in public.
answered Dec 1 '17 at 9:41
FrankMKFrankMK
5001416
edited Dec 1 '17 at 9:56
answered Dec 1 '17 at 9:41
FrankMKFrankMK
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answered Dec 1 '17 at 9:41
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answered Dec 1 '17 at 9:41
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This, That, These, Those
These are demonstrative pronouns. Used to demonstrate (show) something.
This - One & Near (Singular)
e.g. This is my bag.
That - One & Away (Singular)
e.g. That is not his car.
These - Many & Near (Plural)
e.g. These are my friends.
Those - Many & away (Plural)
e.g. Those are his books.
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This just copies a large part of text without addressing the question.
– JJJ
7 hours ago
@JJJ of more concern is the OP links directly to the user's personal blog without disclosing the author's affiliation. Clearly spam.
– Chappo
4 hours ago
1
@Chappo fair enough, I had it on NAA, but that blog indeed seems too personal to pass for just NAA.
– JJJ
3 hours ago
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This, That, These, Those
These are demonstrative pronouns. Used to demonstrate (show) something.
This - One & Near (Singular)
e.g. This is my bag.
That - One & Away (Singular)
e.g. That is not his car.
These - Many & Near (Plural)
e.g. These are my friends.
Those - Many & away (Plural)
e.g. Those are his books.
For more details click
answered 7 hours ago
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This just copies a large part of text without addressing the question.
– JJJ
7 hours ago
@JJJ of more concern is the OP links directly to the user's personal blog without disclosing the author's affiliation. Clearly spam.
– Chappo
4 hours ago
1
@Chappo fair enough, I had it on NAA, but that blog indeed seems too personal to pass for just NAA.
– JJJ
3 hours ago
add a comment |
This, That, These, Those
These are demonstrative pronouns. Used to demonstrate (show) something.
This - One & Near (Singular)
e.g. This is my bag.
That - One & Away (Singular)
e.g. That is not his car.
These - Many & Near (Plural)
e.g. These are my friends.
Those - Many & away (Plural)
e.g. Those are his books.
For more details click
answered 7 hours ago
DevDev
1
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This, That, These, Those
These are demonstrative pronouns. Used to demonstrate (show) something.
This - One & Near (Singular)
e.g. This is my bag.
That - One & Away (Singular)
e.g. That is not his car.
These - Many & Near (Plural)
e.g. These are my friends.
Those - Many & away (Plural)
e.g. Those are his books.
For more details click
answered 7 hours ago
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answered 7 hours ago
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answered 7 hours ago
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This just copies a large part of text without addressing the question.
– JJJ
7 hours ago
@JJJ of more concern is the OP links directly to the user's personal blog without disclosing the author's affiliation. Clearly spam.
– Chappo
4 hours ago
1
@Chappo fair enough, I had it on NAA, but that blog indeed seems too personal to pass for just NAA.
– JJJ
3 hours ago
add a comment |
This just copies a large part of text without addressing the question.
– JJJ
7 hours ago
@JJJ of more concern is the OP links directly to the user's personal blog without disclosing the author's affiliation. Clearly spam.
– Chappo
4 hours ago
1
@Chappo fair enough, I had it on NAA, but that blog indeed seems too personal to pass for just NAA.
– JJJ
3 hours ago
This just copies a large part of text without addressing the question.
– JJJ
7 hours ago
This just copies a large part of text without addressing the question.
– JJJ
7 hours ago
@JJJ of more concern is the OP links directly to the user's personal blog without disclosing the author's affiliation. Clearly spam.
– Chappo
4 hours ago
@JJJ of more concern is the OP links directly to the user's personal blog without disclosing the author's affiliation. Clearly spam.
– Chappo
4 hours ago
1
1
@Chappo fair enough, I had it on NAA, but that blog indeed seems too personal to pass for just NAA.
– JJJ
3 hours ago
@Chappo fair enough, I had it on NAA, but that blog indeed seems too personal to pass for just NAA.
– JJJ
3 hours ago
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