For those simple reasons I do believe that it is a good idea for a high school student to participate in a part time job. Do use the word "those" or "these" ????
2006-11-14 12:49:04 · 4 answers · asked by softbalbabii05 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Both can be used in the sentence. It just depends on the proximity of the noun being referred by "these" or "those" that will make the subtleness significant. Like, if the the reasons come from yourself, it's appropriate to use "these". But if the resons come from another person, it is appropriate to use "those".
2006-11-14 12:53:14 · answer #1 · answered by matheson 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
both could be used, though i think these fits better because "these" is more widely used for things, reasons, ideas that we present, while "those" is mostly used for other people's things, reasons, or ideas given from first person.
eg, I have just presented these reports which i did yesterday.
She presented those reports while i was absent yesterday.
2006-11-14 13:01:54 · answer #2 · answered by wat_more_can_i_say? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"These" usually refers to things close to you, while "those" refers to things further at a distance. Technically either is correct here. However, as a conclusion to a speech or essay, "these" is probably better. It makes the reasons seem as if they are your own, rather than things you found elsewhere.
2006-11-14 12:55:54 · answer #3 · answered by dmb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
these
2006-11-14 12:53:13 · answer #4 · answered by a person 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋