Which is correct:
"These are my boots" or "This is my boots"?

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These are my boots

This phrase is correct. 'These' is the appropriate demonstrative pronoun to use with a plural noun like 'boots.'

Use this phrase when you want to indicate that a specific set of boots belongs to you.

Examples:

  • These are my boots. I wear them every day.
  • These are my boots, not yours.
  • I can't find my boots. Are these my boots?
  • Whose boots are these? These are my boots.
  • These are my boots, and that's my hat.

Alternatives:

  • This is my boot
  • These are my shoes
  • This is my pair of boots
  • These are my footwear
  • These are my belongings

This is my boots

'This is my boots' is incorrect. 'This' is singular, while 'boots' is plural. The correct form should use 'these' instead of 'this.'

The correct phrase is 'these are my boots.' 'This is my boots' is incorrect because 'this' is singular and 'boots' is plural. 'These' is the correct demonstrative pronoun to use with a plural noun like 'boots.'

Last updated: March 28, 2024

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