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These kind vs. Those kind

These kind

/ðiːz kaɪnd/

A way to refer to the category or type of things being mentioned.

Examples:

These kind of opportunities don't come every day.He didn't like these kind of surprises at all.These kind of books can change your perspective.

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Those kind

/ðoʊz kaɪnd/

Used to refer to people or things of a particular type as mentioned earlier or inferred.

Examples:

She prefers those kind of spicy dishes over sweet ones.Those kind of people are always looking for new adventures.You'll find those kind of books in the self-help section.

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Ways to tell them apart:

These kind is grammatically incorrect and should generally be avoided.
Those kind can also be problematic unless referring to those kinds in plural.
To make it correct, these kinds refers to multiple kinds that are closer to the speaker.
Those kinds refers to multiple kinds that are further from the speaker.
Always match these and those with a plural noun — kinds.

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These kind vs. Those kind

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Those kind

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