Can you help me?
I want to talk about things, persons, ideas (about time, not location) that have already been talked about or are already known, and they are not here at this time, I don't know them is close to speaker or not close to speaker, so can I use the word "This, That, These, Those" as the follow conversations:
1. Am I correct if I can't see this pen at this time and can I use the word "that"?
A: I have a nice pen.
B: Is this pen a pencil?
A: Yes, this pen is a pencil.
2. Am I correct and can I use the word "that"?
A: I've just got a present.
B: Is this present a pen?
A: Yes, this present is a pen.
3. On the phone, am I correct and can I use the word "that"?
A: I'm skating with some people.
B: Are these people profesional skaters?
A: Yes, these people are profesional skaters
4. Am I correct if this person is not here at this time and can I use the word "that"?
A: I have a friend who can sing very well!
B: Is this person a singer?
A: Yes, this person is a singer.
Thank you!