Use of These in Sentences

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The pronoun ‘these’ is used to say something about the near and plural nouns.

Formation of a sentence with ‘these

The construction of this sentence is as follows:

  • These + are/were + other words.
  • These + subject + are/were + other words + full stop (.)

Examples of ‘these

Let’s see how to use ‘these in the sentences with some examples.

Here are some examples. The formation is as above.

Have a look-

Pointing to the objects near us, we can say-

  1. These are oranges.
  2. These pens are yellow in colour.
  3. These are oil paintings.
  4. These are the books I need.
  5. These are my pens.
  6. These are your pencils.
  7. These are pink flowers.
  8. These are soft toys.
  9. These boys are very clever.
  10. These cycles are useful for handicaps.
  11. These guys are very tall.
  12. These boys are scholars.
  13. These are my flowers.
  14. These books are mine.
  15. She bought these clothes at an exhibition.
  16. These are CDs of an event.
  17. These cell phones are attractive.
  18. These are printing machines.
  19. These are men’s wear.
  20. These chairs are made of bamboo.
  21. These students are in the sixth standard.
  22. We can use these tiny toys as teaching aids.
  23. These are whiteboards.
  24. These are miniatures.
  25. These wall hangings look beautiful.
  26. These bags are attractive.
  27. These bags are handmade.
  28. These utensils are clean.
  29. These are girls’ clothes.
  30. These boys are handsome.

Related Lessons-

  1. Use of a pronoun these
  2. Use of a pronoun these in questions
  3.               affirmative answers
  4.               negative answers
  5. Use of a pronoun those

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