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this text vs these text

The correct phrase you should use is 'this text.' 'This' is used with singular nouns, while 'these' is used with plural nouns. In this case, 'text' is singular, so 'this text' is the appropriate choice.
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this text

This phrase is correct. 'This' is used with singular nouns.

'This text' is used when referring to a singular piece of text.

Examples:

  • I like this text.
  • This text is very informative.
  • Several amendments to this text have been tabled.
  • I'm seeking the origin of this text...
  • The Commission proposed this text in the specific programme.
  • We are clearly going to approve this text, but with great scepticism.
  • That is reason enough for us to vote against this text.
  • The Schengen Implementing Convention should not be changed by this text.
  • Hence my militant abstention on this text!
  • I have therefore voted in favour of this text.
  • You will understand that we are keen to keep this text.
  • Mr President, there are a number of advantages to this text.
  • In adopting this text we are sending out a worrying message.
  • I think the discussion of this text can be postponed till tomorrow.
  • Time will not improve this text.
  • The UEN Group proposed that this text be inserted after paragraph 48.
  • For that reason, we see this text as unacceptable.
  • Furthermore, this text increases legal protection for the victims of accidents.
  • As it stands, this text is unacceptable.
  • Client is embedded. If you see this text please report a bug.
  • Allows you to only list items that match the content of this text.
  • The national governments participated fully and have all approved this text.

Alternatives:

  • this message
  • this paragraph
  • this sentence
  • this document
  • this book

these text

This phrase is incorrect. 'These' is used with plural nouns, but 'text' is singular.

  • Then I get these text messages from my friend Kim telling me she saw him leaving his ex's place at dawn.
  • And each of these text blocks explains a key thing that's going on.
  • What can you tell us about these text messages?
  • Kids are just sending us these text messages because texting is so familiar and comfortable to them and there's nowhere else to turn that they're sending them to us.
  • Can you do me a favor and stop sending me these text messages, please?
  • Can you do me a favor and stop sending me these text messages, please?
  • These text messages make it sound like Janet's husband was physically abusing her and that she sought safety with the brother.
  • These text proposals will meet the requirements set out in this guidance, especially those in Section 2.3.
  • And look at these text messages.
  • Later in the show, we're going to be learning all about how these text messages are actually making our children stupider, and the statistics are terrifying.
  • I mean, she keeps getting these calls And these text messages, And I can tell it's making her upset.
  • It was very inconspicuous heard nothing until she saw... these text message.

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