THESE


Meaning of THESE in English

1

BAD : The present government doesn't care enough about the poorer sections of our society. Businessmen are encouraged to exploit workers and make huge profits. In spite of all these, I believe in the principles of free enterprise.

GOOD : The present government doesn't care enough about the poorer sections of our society. Businessmen are encouraged to exploit workers and make huge profits. In spite of all this, I believe in the principles of free enterprise.

◆◆◆

To refer back to the points that you have just made, use (all) this (NOT (all) these ): 'In spite of all this, we managed to enjoy ourselves.' 'I find all this very confusing.'

2

See ONE 5 (↑ one )

Longman Common Errors English vocabulary.      Английский словарь распространенных ошибок Longman.