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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

them or those

regarding items....
I like them or I want them
I like those or I want those

Which of the two is correct?
  

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Anonymous I like them . Anonymous I want them . Anonymous I like those .

— Teechr

  • Anonymous I like them .
  • Anonymous I want them .
  • Anonymous I like those .
  • Anonymous I want those .
  • They're all possible in the right context.
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AnonymousI like them.
AnonymousI want them.
AnonymousI like those.
AnonymousI want those.
They're all possible in the right context.
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All correct, depends on the situation.

I like them/those - it means I already know them/use them and I have a good feeling towards, so I like them.
I want them is kind of equal with - I would like them
They are not mine yet (?)
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AnonymousI like them or I want them
I like (or want) the ones we have been talking about.
I like (or want) the ones already mentioned in the conversation.

— Did you notice the new shoes that Samantha is wearing?
— Yes, I did! I like them!
AnonymousI like those or I want those
Among the choices
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