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those is vs those are

The correct phrase is 'those are'. 'Those' is a plural pronoun and should be followed by the plural form of the verb 'are'. 'Those is' is incorrect in standard English.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 4719 views

those is

'Those is' is not correct in standard English.

The correct form is 'those are' when referring to multiple things or people.
  • That is used for singular objects, and those is used for plural objects that are located away from the speaker. That and those are often used with the 'there' to ...
  • 4. Understand the function of those. Those is the plural form of that. You will use it to refer to or replace a plural noun. Singular: That mountain (a mountain) looks ...
  • Oct 26, 2007 ... ... terms we need first to understand the difference between “this” and “that,” since “these” is the plural of “this” and “those” is the plural of “that.”.
  • Aug 9, 2011 ... EDIT: I'd like to add that the sentence "One of those is flags" written by Jeff, is perfectly fine. It's not nonstandard or ungrammatical. It's correct in ...

those are

'Those are' is the correct form in English when referring to multiple things or people.

Use 'those are' when you are talking about a group of items or individuals.
  • Frank, those are for later.
  • But those are the views of external observers.
  • Most of those are heavy stimulants.
  • No, honey, those are bears.
  • Rose, those are just butterflies.
  • Excuse me... those are patient files.
  • Anywhere above level three, those are reserved.
  • Gillian, those are Lambert Grid co-ordinates.
  • Dude, those are frozen solid.
  • Because those are the three remaining numbers in the winning lottery ticket.
  • But, those are only our costumes.
  • So those are just some of our goals.
  • See, those are just symbols of our desire to be just.
  • You know, those are the siren islands.
  • Mom, those are just paintings.
  • And those are the specific genes that differ from one to the other.
  • And those are all different kinds of...
  • I'm sorry, those are the figures.
  • Be careful, remember those are powerful people.
  • No, those are motion lines.

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