Pointing Something Out
This, That, These, Those
Use 'this' in the singular for one object or a noncount noun for something that is at hand, or 'here' - close to you.
This man has been unable to reach an agreement with the other party.
This investment provided minimal returns.
Use 'these' for a plural number of objects that are at hand, or 'here' - close to you.
These forms here are for the payment order you already worked on.
These are the payment orders I sent to the company
Use 'that' in the singular for one object or a noncount noun for something that is over there, or far from you.
Shelly asked if she could have a copy of that share issue notice.
It's been over a year since I received an annual report from that trust company.
Use 'those' for a plural number of objects that are over there, or far from you.
Are those shareholder's meetings once a month?
All those questions would be raised in the shareholders' meeting.