Determiners: This, That, Some, Any

"This/these" point to things near you; "that/those" point to things farther away. Use "some" in positive sentences and "any" in questions and negatives. "Much" goes with uncountable nouns and "many" with countable plural nouns.

Examples

• This book is mine, but that one is yours.
• These shoes are new; those are old.
• I have some money, but I don't have any time.
• Do you have any questions?
• There isn't much sugar left, but there are many eggs.

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