English grammar worksheet for practicing demonstrative adjectives and sentence completion.

Let’s go step by step through each part of the worksheet.

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A. Match the sentences halves together.

We need to pair each sentence start (1–8) with the correct ending (a–h). Let’s think about what makes sense logically and grammatically.

1. “That winter jacket …” → It’s cold, so maybe it’s for sale? Look at option e: *shorts. They are on sale.* — no, that doesn’t fit. Wait — look again. Actually, let’s match meaning:

Actually, let’s read all options carefully:

a. are perfect for summer
b. that I think it’s a bit big for my father
c. the red ones over there you see them
d. shirt in a smaller size?
e. shorts. They are on sale
f. but... how does it look on me?
g. they should fit me perfectly
h. yes. these trousers. They’re a good price

Now match:

1. That winter jacket … → probably not for summer → maybe f? “but... how does it look on me?” — possible, but let’s hold.

Wait — better approach: look for subject-verb agreement and logical flow.

Try this:

1. That winter jacket … → singular → needs singular verb or continuation. Option f starts with “but...” — could work if someone is trying it on. But let’s check others.

Actually, let’s do it one by one with logic:

1. “That winter jacket …” → likely being tried on → f: *but... how does it look on me?* → YES, fits.

2. “Look at this …” → pointing to something → maybe c: *the red ones over there you see them* — wait, “this” is singular, “ones” plural — mismatch. Hmm.

Wait — perhaps:

2. “Look at this …” → then d: *shirt in a smaller size?* — yes! “Look at this shirt in a smaller size?” — makes sense as a question.

3. “Help me find …” → looking for something → d already used? No, we haven’t assigned yet.

Let me list matches properly:

After careful thought:

1. That winter jacket … → f → “but... how does it look on me?” (trying it on)

2. Look at this … → d → “shirt in a smaller size?” (asking for different size)

3. Help me find … → c → “the red ones over there you see them” — wait, “find the red ones” — yes, but grammar: “Help me find the red ones over there — you see them?” — okay.

But option c says: “the red ones over there you see them” — a bit awkward, but acceptable.

4. Look at those … → plural → g: “they should fit me perfectly” — yes, “those [pants] — they should fit…”

5. I’d like to try on … → b: “that I think it’s a bit big for my father” — no, that doesn’t fit. Try on what? Maybe e: “shorts. They are on sale.” — possible.

Wait — let’s use elimination.

Better matching:

Standard answers for such exercises:

1. That winter jacket … → f (how does it look on me?)

2. Look at this … → d (shirt in a smaller size?)

3. Help me find … → c (the red ones over there — you see them?)

4. Look at those … → g (they should fit me perfectly)

5. I’d like to try on … → e (shorts. They are on sale.)

6. Do you have this … → b (that I think it’s a bit big for my father) — “Do you have this [jacket] that I think is too big for my father?” — makes sense.

7. These sandals … → a (are perfect for summer)

8. Can you show me … → h (yes. these trousers. They’re a good price) — “Can you show me…?” → response: “Yes, these trousers…”

Wait — 8 is “Can you show me …” — so it’s a request, and h is a response — but the matching is sentence halves, so probably 8 goes with h as completion? Not quite.

Actually, looking again — the left side has 8 items, right side has 8 letters — so each number matches one letter.

Final correct matching (based on standard ESL exercise patterns):

1-f
2-d
3-c
4-g
5-e
6-b
7-a
8-h

Yes, that works.

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B. Correct the mistakes. There is one mistake in each line.

Each sentence has one error — usually demonstrative adjective (this, that, these, those) + noun agreement.

1. When shall I try on these shoes? I want more shorts for my holiday.
→ “these shoes” is fine, but “more shorts” — shorts is plural, so “more” is okay. Wait — mistake? “I want more shorts” — actually, “shorts” is always plural, so “more shorts” is correct. But the instruction says there’s one mistake per line.

Wait — look: “When shall I try on these shoes?” — “these” is correct for plural. But maybe “shall” is old-fashioned? No, probably not.

Ah — perhaps: “I want more shorts” — but “shorts” is plural, so “more” is fine. Unless it should be “some shorts”? But “more” implies additional — still okay.

Wait — re-read: “There is one mistake in each line.”

Line 1: “When shall I try on these shoes? I want more shorts for my holiday.”
Possible mistake: “these shoes” — if you’re trying them on now, “these” is correct. But maybe it should be “those shoes” if they’re over there? But context doesn’t say.

Actually, common mistake: “shorts” is plural, so “more shorts” is correct. Perhaps the mistake is “shall” — but that’s not demonstrative.

Wait — focus on demonstratives: this/that/these/those.

In line 1: “these shoes” — if the shoes are near, “these” is correct. But maybe the mistake is elsewhere.

Perhaps: “I want more shorts” — but “shorts” doesn’t take “more” in some contexts? No.

Another idea: “for my holiday” — should be “on my holiday”? But that’s preposition, not demonstrative.

I think I’m overcomplicating. Let’s look at typical errors.

Actually, in many such exercises, the mistake is using wrong demonstrative.

For example:

1. “When shall I try on these shoes?” — if the shoes are far, should be “those”. But no context.

Wait — perhaps the mistake is in the second sentence: “I want more shorts” — but “shorts” is plural, so “these shorts” or “those shorts” might be expected? But it says “more shorts”, which is fine.

Let’s skip and come back.

2. Is these sweatshirts on sale? Will I speak to you later, please?
→ “Is these” — subject-verb agreement error. “These sweatshirts” is plural, so should be “Are these sweatshirts on sale?”

So mistake: “Is” → change to “Are”

3. Look at this beautiful boot! I want to try them on.
→ “this beautiful boot” — singular, but then “try them on” — plural pronoun. Should be “this beautiful boot” and “try it on”, OR “these beautiful boots” and “try them on”. Since it says “boot” (singular), should be “it”. So mistake: “them” → “it”

4. This rock has men’s jeans. These pants are all on sale this week.
→ “This rock” — probably typo? Should be “This rack” (as in clothing rack). “Rock” doesn’t make sense. So mistake: “rock” → “rack”

5. Those socks are women’s sizes, and these sock are girls’ sizes.
→ “these sock” — “sock” should be plural “socks” because “these” is plural. So mistake: “sock” → “socks”

6. These shoes are for girls, and that shoes are for boys.
→ “that shoes” — “that” is singular, “shoes” plural — mismatch. Should be “those shoes” for plural. So mistake: “that” → “those”

7. You can’t wear your school shoes on you, but here is your trainers.
→ “on you” — should be “outside” or “outdoors”? But “on you” doesn’t make sense. Probably “outside”. Also, “here is your trainers” — “trainers” is plural, so “here are your trainers”. Two errors? But instruction says one per line.

“on you” might be “out” or “outside”. Common phrase: “wear your school shoes outside”. And “here is” should be “here are” for plural “trainers”.

But only one mistake allowed. Likely “here is” → “here are” since “trainers” is plural.

Or “on you” → “outside”.

I think “on you” is the bigger error — “wear your school shoes on you” doesn’t make sense. Should be “outside” or “when going out”.

But let’s see standard correction: probably “on you” → “outside”

And “here is” might be overlooked? No, must fix one.

Perhaps both are errors, but we pick the most obvious.

In many worksheets, “here is” with plural noun is a common error.

So: “here is your trainers” → “here are your trainers”

But “on you” is also wrong.

To choose one: I’ll go with “here is” → “here are” because it’s grammatical agreement.

But let’s confirm later.

8. These T-shirt with Superman on it is perfect for my nephew. He loves Superman.
→ “These T-shirt” — “these” is plural, “T-shirt” singular — mismatch. Should be “This T-shirt” or “These T-shirts”. Since “it” is used later (“on it”), probably “This T-shirt”. So mistake: “These” → “This”

Now back to line 1: “When shall I try on these shoes? I want more shorts for my holiday.”

Perhaps “more shorts” — but “shorts” is plural, so “more” is fine. Unless it should be “some shorts”? But “more” implies quantity.

Another possibility: “these shoes” — if the shoes are not near, should be “those”. But no context.

Perhaps the mistake is “shall” — but that’s not demonstrative.

I recall that in some versions, line 1 has “these shoes” but should be “those shoes” if referring to distant items. But without context, hard.

Wait — look at the picture: there are people shopping, clothes on racks. But we can’t rely on image description.

Perhaps “I want more shorts” — but “shorts” is always plural, so “more” is correct. Unless it’s “a pair of shorts”, but still.

I think for line 1, the mistake might be “these” if the shoes are far, but let’s assume it’s correct for now.

Actually, upon second thought, in many similar exercises, line 1 is: “When shall I try on these shoes?” and the mistake is that “shoes” are plural, so “these” is correct, but perhaps “shall” is outdated, but unlikely.

Another idea: “for my holiday” — should be “on my holiday”? But “for” is correct (intended for the holiday).

I found a better way: let’s list corrections as per standard answers.

Typically:

1. “these shoes” → if no context, perhaps no error, but must have one. Wait — “I want more shorts” — “shorts” is plural, so “more” is fine. Perhaps the error is in “shall” — change to “should” or “can”, but not demonstrative.

Focus on demonstratives as per topic.

In line 1, “these shoes” — if the speaker is holding them, “these” is correct. But perhaps in context, they are on display, so “those”. But we don’t know.

Let’s move to line 7: “You can’t wear your school shoes on you, but here is your trainers.”

“on you” is definitely wrong — should be “outside” or “outdoors”. “here is” should be “here are”. But only one mistake. I think “on you” is the primary error — “wear shoes on you” doesn’t make sense; it’s “wear shoes when going out” or “outside”.

So correction: “on you” → “outside”

Then “here is” might be accepted as colloquial, but strictly, it should be “here are”.

To resolve, I’ll go with “here is” → “here are” for grammatical agreement.

But let’s see online or standard.

Upon reflection, in many textbooks, for line 7, the error is “here is” with plural “trainers”, so change to “here are”.

For line 1, perhaps “these shoes” is correct, and the error is elsewhere.

Another possibility: “I want more shorts” — but “shorts” is uncountable in some contexts? No, it’s countable plural.

I think I have to accept that for line 1, the mistake might be “these” if the shoes are not near, but since no context, perhaps it's "those".

Let's assume the following corrections based on common errors:

1. "these shoes" -> "those shoes" (if distant) — but arbitrary.

Perhaps "more shorts" -> "some shorts", but "more" is fine.

I recall that in some versions, line 1 is: "When shall I try on these shoes?" and the mistake is that "shoes" are plural, so "these" is correct, but the second sentence "I want more shorts" — "shorts" should be "a pair of shorts" or something, but not.

Let's look at line 4: "This rock has men's jeans." — "rock" is likely "rack", so that's clear.

For line 1, perhaps no error in demonstrative, but the word "shall" is formal, but not a mistake.

I think there's a mistake in line 1: "I want more shorts" — but "shorts" is plural, so "more" is correct. Unless it's "I want some shorts", but "more" implies additional, which is fine.

Perhaps the error is in "for my holiday" — should be "on my holiday", but "for" is correct.

I found a solution: in some sources, for similar exercise, line 1 has "these shoes" and it's correct, but the error is in the second part: "I want more shorts" — but "shorts" is always plural, so "more" is fine.

Another idea: "more shorts" might be misinterpreted, but I think it's okay.

Let's proceed with the clear ones and come back.

Corrections:

1. ?
2. "Is" -> "Are" (because "these sweatshirts" is plural)
3. "them" -> "it" (because "boot" is singular)
4. "rock" -> "rack" (clothing rack)
5. "sock" -> "socks" (because "these" requires plural)
6. "that" -> "those" (because "shoes" is plural)
7. "is" -> "are" (because "trainers" is plural) — or "on you" -> "outside", but I'll go with "is" -> "are"
8. "These" -> "This" (because "T-shirt" is singular)

For line 1, perhaps "these shoes" is correct, and the error is "shall" -> "can" or "should", but that's not demonstrative. Or perhaps "more shorts" -> "some shorts", but "more" is acceptable.

Upon double-checking, in many worksheets, line 1 is: "When shall I try on these shoes? I want more shorts for my holiday." and the mistake is that "shorts" is plural, so "more" is fine, but perhaps the intended error is "these" if the shoes are not near, but since no context, maybe it's "those".

I think for the sake of completing, I'll assume that in line 1, "these shoes" should be "those shoes" if they are on display, but it's weak.

Another possibility: "I want more shorts" — but "shorts" is not typically used with "more" in this context; usually "I want some shorts" or "I need new shorts". But "more" is grammatical.

Perhaps the error is in "for my holiday" — should be "on my holiday", but "for" is correct.

I recall that in some versions, the error in line 1 is "these" -> "those", assuming the shoes are not close.

So I'll go with that.

So:

1. "these" -> "those" (assuming shoes are distant)

But to be accurate, let's list:

After research in mind, standard corrections:

1. "these shoes" -> "those shoes" [if context suggests distance, but here no, so perhaps not]

Perhaps "more shorts" -> "a pair of shorts", but that changes meaning.

I think the safest is to correct based on grammar:

In line 1, "these shoes" is correct if near, but since the sentence is "When shall I try on", it implies they are available, so "these" is fine. The error might be "shall" -> "can", but not demonstrative.

For the purpose of this task, since the topic is demonstratives, the error in line 1 is likely "these" -> "those" for consistency with other lines.

So I'll put:

1. these -> those

2. Is -> Are

3. them -> it

4. rock -> rack

5. sock -> socks

6. that -> those

7. is -> are (in "here is your trainers")

8. These -> This

For line 7, "on you" is also wrong, but we can only correct one, so "is" -> "are" is grammatical.

"Some might argue "on you" should be "outside", but "here is" with plural is a clear error.

So final for B:

1. those
2. Are
3. it
4. rack
5. socks
6. those
7. are
8. This

But for line 1, changing "these" to "those" is arbitrary without context, but perhaps in the image, the shoes are far, so "those".

Since we can't see image, we'll go with that.

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C. Complete the gaps with the appropriate demonstrative adjectives: this, that, these, or those.

Demonstrative adjectives:
- this: singular, near
- that: singular, far
- these: plural, near
- those: plural, far

Also, consider the context of the sentence.

1. How ___ pairs of shoes? Here is the label, but there is no price on ___.
→ "pairs" is plural, and "here is the label" suggests the shoes are near, so "these pairs". Then "no price on ___" — refers to the shoes, so "them" but the gap is for demonstrative? The sentence is: "How ___ pairs of shoes? Here is the label, but there is no price on ___."

The gaps are for demonstratives, but the second gap might be for a pronoun, but the instruction says "demonstrative adjectives", so probably both gaps are for demonstratives, but "on ___" might be "on them", but "them" is not demonstrative adjective.

Read carefully: "Complete the gaps with the appropriate demonstrative adjectives"

In sentence 1: "How ___ pairs of shoes?" — gap before "pairs", so demonstrative adjective modifying "pairs".

Then "there is no price on ___" — gap after "on", so likely a pronoun, but the instruction says "demonstrative adjectives", so perhaps it's "on these" or "on those", but "price on these" doesn't make sense; usually "price on them".

Perhaps the second gap is for a demonstrative pronoun, but the topic is adjectives.

Looking at the sentence: "How ___ pairs of shoes? Here is the label, but there is no price on ___."

Probably, the first gap is demonstrative adjective for "pairs", and the second gap is for a pronoun, but the instruction specifies "demonstrative adjectives", so maybe only the first gap is for adjective, and the second is implied.

But there are two gaps.

Perhaps "on ___" means "on these/those", but it's awkward.

Another interpretation: "there is no price on [the shoes]", so the gap is for a demonstrative pronoun like "them", but "them" is not demonstrative adjective.

Demonstrative adjectives are this, that, these, those used before nouns.

In "on ___", it's likely a pronoun, so perhaps the gap is for "them", but the instruction says "demonstrative adjectives", so contradiction.

Perhaps for the second gap, it's "on these" or "on those", meaning on these items.

In context, "Here is the label" suggests the shoes are near, so "these pairs", and "no price on these" — but "price on these" is not standard; usually "price tag on these" or "price for these".

But in informal speech, "no price on these" might mean no price marked on them.

So I'll assume:

1. How these pairs of shoes? Here is the label, but there is no price on these.
But "how these pairs" is not complete; usually "How much for these pairs" or "How many", but it's "How ___ pairs", so likely "How many", but the gap is for demonstrative.

The sentence is: "How ___ pairs of shoes?" — so the gap is for a demonstrative adjective, but "how" suggests quantity, so it should be "How many", but the instruction is to use demonstrative adjectives, so perhaps it's "How about these pairs" or something, but not.

Perhaps it's "Which ___ pairs", but it's "How".

I think there's a mistake in my reading.

Look back at the user's text:

"C. Complete the gaps with the appropriate demonstrative adjectives: this, that, these, or those."

Then:

"1. How ___ pairs of shoes? Here is the label, but there is no price on ___."

So two gaps. First gap before "pairs", so demonstrative adjective. Second gap after "on", so likely a pronoun, but the instruction says "demonstrative adjectives", so perhaps the second gap is for a demonstrative pronoun, but the topic is adjectives.

Perhaps in this context, "on ___" means "on these/those", and "these/those" are used as pronouns.

In English, "this, that, these, those" can be used as pronouns.

So for gap 1: "How [demonstrative] pairs" — but "how" doesn't fit with demonstrative; usually "Which these pairs" or "Are these the pairs", but "How these pairs" is incorrect.

Unless it's "How about these pairs", but "about" is missing.

Perhaps it's "How much for these pairs", but "for" is not there.

I think there might be a typo in the worksheet, but for the sake of answering, perhaps the first gap is for "many", but the instruction is to use demonstrative adjectives.

Another possibility: "How" is part of "How many", but the gap is for the demonstrative, so perhaps it's "How many of these pairs", but not written.

Let's read the sentence as: "How ___ pairs of shoes?" — and the gap is for a demonstrative, but that doesn't make sense with "how".

Perhaps it's "Which ___ pairs", but it's "How".

I recall that in some exercises, it's "How about these pairs", but "about" is omitted.

Perhaps for gap 1, it's "these", and the sentence is "How these pairs of shoes?" which is incomplete, but in context, it might be "How [much for] these pairs", but not specified.

To resolve, let's look at the context: "Here is the label" — so the shoes are near, so "these pairs".

Then "no price on ___" — "on them" or "on these".

So I'll put:

1. these, these

But "How these pairs" is grammatically incorrect; it should be "How much for these pairs" or "What about these pairs".

Perhaps the "How" is a mistake, and it's "Which", but we have to work with what's given.

Another idea: "How" might be "Who" or "What", but it's "How".

Let's skip and do others.

2. ___ scarves over there look great. My sister wants one for Tony.
→ "over there" indicates far, and "scarves" plural, so "Those scarves"

3. Do you think ___ boots here are beautiful. My sister will buy the right size for Tara!
→ "here" indicates near, "boots" plural, so "these boots"

4. ___ shop has everything. I'm glad we came here.
→ "shop" singular, and "came here" suggests near, so "This shop"

5. I don't know if ___ tank tops are your size. Let's go there to look at them.
→ "go there" indicates far, "tank tops" plural, so "those tank tops"

6. I'd like a summer cap like ___ one over there.
→ "one" singular, "over there" far, so "that one"

7. What do you think of ___ jeans? They are really nice.
→ "jeans" plural, and no indication of distance, but "really nice" suggests they are present, so "these jeans" or "those". Since no "here" or "there", but in context of shopping, likely near, so "these"

8. ___ pyjamas are a perfect gift for her. Look at the little flowers on them.
→ "pyjamas" plural, and "look at" suggests near, so "These pyjamas"

9. How much are ___ suits on ___ rack over there?
→ "suits" plural, "rack over there" far, so "those suits on that rack" — "rack" is singular, so "that rack"

10. ___ gloves fit me perfectly. I want to buy ___ pair.
→ "gloves" plural, and "fit me" suggests they are on hand, near, so "These gloves". Then "buy ___ pair" — "pair" singular, and since the gloves are near, "this pair"

Now back to 1: "How ___ pairs of shoes? Here is the label, but there is no price on ___."

Given that "Here is the label" suggests the shoes are near, so first gap: "these" for "pairs".

Second gap: "on ___" — since the shoes are near, "on these" or "on them". But as demonstrative, "on these".

So "How these pairs" is awkward, but perhaps in context, it's understood as "How [about] these pairs" or "How much for these pairs", but we'll put "these" for first gap, and "these" for second.

Some might put "many" for first gap, but the instruction is demonstrative adjectives, so must be this/that/these/those.

So I'll go with:

1. these, these

But to make "How these pairs" make sense, perhaps it's a rhetorical question, but it's poor grammar.

Perhaps the first gap is for "many", but the topic is demonstratives, so not.

Another possibility: "How" is not part of the gap; the gap is after "How", so "How [demonstrative] pairs" — still bad.

I think for the sake of completing, we'll use "these" for both.

So summary for C:

1. these, these
2. Those
3. these
4. This
5. those
6. that
7. these
8. These
9. those, that
10. These, this

For 9: "suits on ___ rack" — "rack" is singular, and "over there", so "that rack"

For 10: "gloves" near, so "These gloves"; "pair" refers to the gloves, which are near, so "this pair"

Now, let's compile all answers.

First, A:

1-f
2-d
3-c
4-g
5-e
6-b
7-a
8-h

B corrections:

1. these -> those (assuming shoes are distant)
2. Is -> Are
3. them -> it
4. rock -> rack
5. sock -> socks
6. that -> those
7. is -> are (in "here is your trainers")
8. These -> This

C:

1. these, these
2. Those
3. these
4. This
5. those
6. that
7. these
8. These
9. those, that
10. These, this

But for B1, if we change "these" to "those", it's for the shoes.

In C1, we have "these" for shoes, which is consistent if near.

In B1, if the shoes are near, "these" is correct, so perhaps no error, but must have one.

Perhaps in B1, the error is "more shorts" -> "some shorts", but "more" is fine.

I think for B1, the intended error is "these" -> "those", so we'll keep it.

Now for the final answer, since the user wants the solved problem, we need to provide the answers clearly.

So let's write the final answer as per sections.

Final Answer:

A.
1. f
2. d
3. c
4. g
5. e
6. b
7. a
8. h

B.
1. those
2. Are
3. it
4. rack
5. socks
6. those
7. are
8. This

C.
1. these, these
2. Those
3. these
4. This
5. those
6. that
7. these
8. These
9. those, that
10. These, this

Note: For B1, "these" changed to "those" assumes the shoes are not near; for C1, "these" assumes they are near, but in different sentences, so it's ok.

In B1, the sentence is "When shall I try on these shoes?" — if we change to "those", it means the shoes are far, which might be the case in a store.

In C1, "How these pairs" is still problematic, but we'll go with it.

So the final answer is as above.