Understanding the correct use of this, that, these and those is crucial for forming basic English sentences. These demonstrative pronouns help point to specific people or things, whether near or far. In this blog post, you’ll learn their proper usage with Urdu meanings to boost clarity in everyday conversation. To build a strong grammar foundation, visit our grammar.
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Use of This, That, These and Those
Learning the words This, That, These, and Those is very important in English. These words help us talk about things or people — near or far, one or many. In this lesson, you will learn their meanings, uses, and easy examples with Urdu translation.
✅ Use of This
We use This for one thing or person that is near us.
Urdu: یہ (ایک چیز یا شخص جو قریب ہو)
Examples of “This”:
- This is my pen.
یہ میرا قلم ہے۔ - This is my book.
یہ میری کتاب ہے۔ - This is your bag.
یہ آپ کا بیگ ہے۔ - This is a cat.
یہ ایک بلی ہے۔ - This is my phone.
یہ میرا فون ہے۔
✅ Use of That
We use That for one thing or person that is far from us.
Urdu: وہ (ایک چیز یا شخص جو دور ہو)
Examples of “That”:
- That is my car.
وہ میری گاڑی ہے۔ - That is a tree.
وہ ایک درخت ہے۔ - That is his house.
وہ اس کا گھر ہے۔ - That is her chair.
وہ اس کی کرسی ہے۔ - That is your shirt.
وہ آپ کی قمیض ہے۔
✅ Use of These
We use These for more than one thing or person that are near us.
Urdu: یہ (زیادہ چیزیں یا لوگ جو قریب ہوں)
Examples of “These”:
- These are my books.
یہ میری کتابیں ہیں۔ - These are my shoes.
یہ میرے جوتے ہیں۔ - These are apples.
یہ سیب ہیں۔ - These are his pens.
یہ اس کے قلم ہیں۔ - These are new bags.
یہ نئے بیگ ہیں۔
✅ Use of Those
We use Those for more than one thing or person that are far from us.
Urdu: وہ (زیادہ چیزیں یا لوگ جو دور ہوں)
Examples of “Those”:
- Those are stars.
وہ ستارے ہیں۔ - Those are your books.
وہ آپ کی کتابیں ہیں۔ - Those are his shoes.
وہ اس کے جوتے ہیں۔ - Those are big trees.
وہ بڑے درخت ہیں۔ - Those are old houses.
وہ پرانے گھر ہیں۔
📘 Quick Grammar Table
Word | Use for | Distance | Urdu |
---|---|---|---|
This | 1 (one) thing | Near | یہ |
That | 1 (one) thing | Far | وہ |
These | Many things | Near | یہ (زیادہ) |
Those | Many things | Far | وہ (زیادہ) |
📝 Conclusion
Now you can easily use This, That, These, and Those in daily English. Practice with your own sentences and speak with confidence!
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