These vs Those
Which is correct?
"These" stars or "those" stars.
Which word should we use before the word "stars" in a sentence? These or those?
Are both of them correct? Is it correct to use "those stars"?
Top answer
It depends on context. As in any other case, "these" suggests literal or figurative proximity to the speaker, or to the present topic, and "those" suggests distance. Unless you have an example that shows otherwise, I don't see that there is anything special about the use of these words with "stars".
- It depends on context.
- As in any other case, "these" suggests literal or figurative proximity to the speaker, or to the present topic, and "those" suggests distance.
- Unless you have an example that shows otherwise, I don't see that there is anything special about the use of these words with "stars".
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It depends on context. As in any other case, "these" suggests literal or figurative proximity to the speaker, or to the present topic, and "those" suggests distance. Unless you have an example that shows otherwise, I don't see that there is anything special about the use of these words with "stars".
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