This, That, These, Those

Some students show doubts about these demonstrative pronouns, so here’s an explanation:

We use this/ that/ these/ those with a noun (this hotel, that girl, etc.) or without a noun (this, that, etc.):

 E.g.

This hotel is expensive but it’s very nice.

This is a nice hotel, but it’s expensive.

 

“Who’s that girl?”

“Who’s that?”

Do you like these shoes?

Which shoes do you like most? These or those?