To solve this problem, we need to fill in the blanks with the appropriate pronouns:
this,
that,
these, or
those. The choice depends on whether the noun is singular or plural and whether it is close (near) or far (distant).
Explanation of Each Sentence:
1.
Please bring me _______ book from the shelf over there.
- The book is described as being "over there," which indicates it is far away.
- Use
that because "book" is singular and distant.
-
Answer: Please bring me
that book from the shelf over there.
2.
Is _______ car new next to the garage?
- The car is described as being "next to the garage," which suggests it is relatively close.
- Use
this because "car" is singular and near.
-
Answer: Is
this car new next to the garage?
3.
Let’s take _______ CD player here.
- The CD player is described as being "here," which indicates it is close.
- Use
this because "CD player" is singular and near.
-
Answer: Let’s take
this CD player here.
4.
_______ is my key here on the table.
- The key is described as being "here on the table," which indicates it is close.
- Use
This because "key" is singular and near.
-
Answer: This is my key here on the table.
5.
_______ trainers here are nice!
- The trainers are described as being "here," which indicates they are close.
- Use
These because "trainers" is plural and near.
-
Answer: These trainers here are nice!
6.
_______ presents here are for you.
- The presents are described as being "here," which indicates they are close.
- Use
These because "presents" is plural and near.
-
Answer: These presents here are for you.
7.
Do you know _______ teenagers next to my bike?
- The teenagers are described as being "next to my bike," which suggests they are relatively close.
- Use
these because "teenagers" is plural and near.
-
Answer: Do you know
these teenagers next to my bike?
8.
Oh, thank you! _______ is my handbag.
- The handbag is described as being close (implied by the context).
- Use
This because "handbag" is singular and near.
-
Answer: Oh, thank you!
This is my handbag.
9.
I can’t buy _______ jeans over there. They are too expensive.
- The jeans are described as being "over there," which indicates they are far away.
- Use
those because "jeans" is plural and distant.
-
Answer: I can’t buy
those jeans over there. They are too expensive.
Final Answers:
1.
that
2.
this
3.
this
4.
This
5.
These
6.
These
7.
these
8.
This
9.
those
Boxed Answer:
\[
\boxed{
1. \text{that}, 2. \text{this}, 3. \text{this}, 4. \text{This}, 5. \text{These}, 6. \text{These}, 7. \text{these}, 8. \text{This}, 9. \text{those}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of demonstrative adjective worksheet.
