This is ... / These are ...
This is ... / These are ... means “Pointing and introducing: This is my friend. These are my keys.”. Use this/that alone (without a noun after) to point at things or introduce people: This is my friend Anna. Formation: This/That is + N · These/Those are + N
Pointing and introducing: This is my friend. These are my keys.
A1Formation
This/That is + N · These/Those are + N
Explanation
Use this/that alone (without a noun after) to point at things or introduce people: This is my friend Anna. That is our school. Plural: These are my keys. Those are his shoes. This/these = near you; that/those = away from you.
Examples
Note
On the phone, English says This is Ken (not I am Ken) to say who is speaking. Answering: Yes, it is. / No, it isn't.
FAQ
This is ... / These are ... — what does it mean and how is it used?
Pointing and introducing: This is my friend. These are my keys.. Use this/that alone (without a noun after) to point at things or introduce people: This is my friend Anna. That is our school. Plural: These are my keys. Those are his shoes. This/these = near you; that/those = away from you.
This is ... / These are ... — how do you form it?
This/That is + N · These/Those are + N
This is ... / These are ... — any usage notes?
On the phone, English says This is Ken (not I am Ken) to say who is speaking. Answering: Yes, it is. / No, it isn't.