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 wireless network supports up to five computers.
This internet marketer obsessively checks his e-mail.
Use 'these' for a plural number of objects that are at hand, or 'here' - close to you.
These wizards ask a maximum of fifteen questions to guide the user through the various processes.
Enabling cookies allowed these spyware bots to track your movements online.
Use 'that' in the singular for one object or a noncount noun for something that is over there, or far from you.
"Could I have a look at that encryption code, please?"
"Could we send that end user an update, please?"
Use 'those' for a plural number of objects that are over there, or far from you.
Are those computers on an Ethernet network?
Are those employees trained to use our alphanumeric account system?