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 industrial truck has been on the road since World War 2.
This company specializes in the manufacture of custom designed industrial trucks.
Use 'these' for a plural number of objects that are at hand, or 'here' - close to you.
I stored these waste goods underground.
Use 'that' in the singular for one object or a noncount noun for something that is over there, or far from you.
Is that a work-in-process product being shipped today?
Use 'those' for a plural number of objects that are over there, or far from you.
Are those consultants going to create an inventory listing content management system?
Are those employees likely to complain about working conditions?