What is the difference between “this” and “these”?

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“This” is a demonstrative pronoun which acts as a singular used to refer to a single object or person that is near in time or space. While “this” is plural, used when talking about more than one thing that is also nearby. The difference lies in the number and distance. For example: “This pen is mine

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