Grammar Games Speed Round
This, That, These, Those Game
Choose this, that, these or those in quick rounds.
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Play first. Understand every answer.
The round is short; the corrections are the lesson. Use the guide below whenever you want a refresher.
How to play
- Choose Practice for an untimed round or Challenge for a timed round with three lives.
- Practice lets you choose a difficulty. Challenge mixes all three levels in a 12-question round.
- Read the correction after each answer, then continue with the related exercises for a full lesson.
Grammar guide
This, That, These, Those Game: rules and examples
This, that, these and those point to things and people. Choose by distance (near or far) and by number (one or more than one).
01
This
Use this for one person or thing that is near you.
This is my sister.
She is next to me.
02
That
Use that for one person or thing that is far from you.
Look at that bus.
The bus is over there.
03
These
Use these for more than one person or thing that is near you.
These apples are red.
The apples are in my hand.
04
Those
Use those for more than one person or thing that is far from you.
Those birds are small.
The birds are over there.
FAQ
Is the distance only in space?
Mostly yes: this and these are near, that and those are far. You can also point to something with your hand to show which one you mean.
Do I use is or are after these and those?
Use are after these and those, because they are plural: These are my keys.
What is the short form of that is?
That's. For example: That's my school. We do not shorten this is, these are or those are in the same way.
Can I use this game in class?
Yes. Let learners explain their choices before you reveal each correction.
Does the game save my score?
Your best Challenge score is saved in this browser.