What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
those
Example
Those flowers in the garden are so beautiful. [those: pronoun]
Example
I love those shoes you're wearing. [those: adjective]
Example
Those are the books I was telling you about. [those: determiner]
these
Example
These cookies smell delicious. [these: pronoun]
Example
I need these papers for my presentation. [these: adjective]
Example
These are the keys to my car. [these: determiner]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
These is more commonly used than those in everyday language. These is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while those is less common and is typically used in more specific situations.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between those and these?
Both those and these are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
