We use 'these' to talk about things or people that are close to us. It shows more than one item and is plural.
These are my books on the table.
Do you like these apples here?
'These' can describe things near us. It is used before nouns to show which ones we mean.
These shoes are very comfortable.
I like these small cars.
'These' can refer to ideas or facts that the speaker talks about. It points to something explained or mentioned before.
These are important rules to follow.
These facts show the situation clearly.
'These' can be used in phrases to stress certain things or times. It often points out specific types or current situations.
I don’t agree with these kinds of rules.
These days, many people work from home.
'These' is used in formal contexts to point clearly to examples, data, or items being explained or discussed.
These examples illustrate the theory well.
These data support our conclusion.
'These' can mean 'now' or 'recent time' when used with a time word. It talks about current or recent periods.
These days, people use phones a lot.
I am busy these weeks at work.
