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 factory has low quality standards.
This fish has strange looking eyes.
Use 'these' for a plural number of objects that are at hand, or 'here' - close to you.
I brought these pastry chefs from my previous restaurant.
I brought these pork chops to the barbeque.
Use 'that' in the singular for one object or a noncount noun for something that is over there, or far from you.
That report is mistaken about the operating cost.
That advertiser focuses on signs at sports venues.
Use 'those' for a plural number of objects that are over there, or far from you.
Those realtors offer time-share agreements.
Those customers prefer take-out food.