Demonstrative pronouns

If something is nearby

(over here, next to me, right here)

Singular -> This

Plural -> These

Exmples:

1. You can still drink this tea hot. -> tea is singular.

2. I would like this broccoli here. -> broccoli is singular and the word here is being used.

3. Can I have these apples? -> apples are plural

 

If something is further away

(Over there, across the room, behind the counter)

Singular -> That

Plural -> Those

Example:

1. Can you pass me that book over there? -> book is singular and over there is being used.

2. Do you know those people across the room? -> people is plural and across the room is being used.

 

More on page 166 of your handbook (Stepping Stones, 2019).