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both of these vs both of this

The correct choice is 'both of these.' 'Both of this' is incorrect because 'this' is singular and does not match the plural 'both.' 'Both of these' is a common and correct way to refer to two items or living things.
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both of these

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'both of these' when referring to two or more items or people that are present or have been mentioned.

Examples:

  • Both of these books are interesting.
  • I like both of these colors.
  • Both of these options are good.
  • Can you bring both of these bags?
  • I want to buy both of these shirts.
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  • Nov 18, 2019 ... One or both of these files are not text files and cannot be opened in the comparison window Closed - Not a Bug View resolution 2 7.
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  • Jul 15, 2020 ... Hello, are both these sentences correct? Can the word OF be omitted? Both of these texts are dealing with the evolution.
  • Aug 14, 2024 ... First time playing and one of the players got both of these curses. I just told them to add the strength together sense we were all new.
  • May 14, 2023 ... This year we get to celebrate both of these amazing, caring, fun loving women on the same day! What a blessing they both are to our family.
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  • Feb 6, 2024 ... Tonight was so special… I love both of these guys, they both write and sing and share from such a place of depth and authenticity and every ...
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both of this

This phrase is incorrect in English.

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  • Mar 2, 2021 ... Both of this games fallen empires spawned sharing borders with marauders. Image.
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  • Nov 19, 2021 ... Guys both of this are from the same website but one says canon and the other semi-canon. This is confusing · Comments Section · Community Info ...
  • Feb 28, 2022 ... I just realized (like, right now) that both of this cards are the same character .-. Discussion.
  • Oct 3, 2024 ... Both of this aura can stack together or not? Question. Their passive ...
  • Jul 14, 2021 ... In your language, does 'dream' mean both of this? Discussion. Hi! I'm Korean and I wonder how many languages call 'dream' as both 'life goal ...
  • Sep 22, 2021 ... So raiden was using makotos attire when kazuhas friend was executed? Cant wait for mihoyo released both of this skins · Comments Section.
  • Sep 11, 2023 ... Alec is happy to get both of this favorite monster's arts! Which Quarter Century Red-Eyes Black Dragon artwork do you prefer?

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