Let’s go through each question one by one. We need to choose between
this,
that,
these, or
those based on whether the object is singular or plural, and how far away it seems (but since we’re just looking at pictures, we’ll focus on singular vs. plural).
Remember:
- Use
this for one thing close by.
- Use
that for one thing farther away.
- Use
these for more than one thing close by.
- Use
those for more than one thing farther away.
But in this worksheet, all the arrows point to the images — so we can assume they are “close” unless shown otherwise. Actually, looking at the layout: some images are right next to the arrow, some are a bit farther. But since it’s a simple exercise, let’s use this rule:
→ If there’s
one item, use
this or
that.
→ If there are
two or more items, use
these or
those.
Also, notice that questions 1, 2, 5, 7, 9 start with “What is...” → so they expect a
singular answer → use
this or
that.
Questions 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 start with “What are...” → so they expect a
plural answer → use
these or
those.
Now, look at where the image is placed relative to the arrow:
- If the image is
right next to the arrow, it’s “close” → use
this (singular) or
these (plural).
- If the image is
farther away (like to the side or below), it’s “that” or “those”.
Let’s check each:
1. Robot → one item, right next to arrow →
this
2. Tree → one item, but it’s off to the side (not directly after arrow) → probably
that
3. Two flowers → plural, right next to arrow →
these
4. Two stars → plural, but they’re off to the side →
those
5. One shoe → singular, off to the side →
that
6. Two crowns → plural, right next to arrow →
these
7. One umbrella → singular, right next to arrow →
this
8. Two rabbits → plural, off to the side →
those
9. One donut → singular, off to the side →
that
10. Two vans → plural, right next to arrow →
these
Wait — let me double-check #2: tree is drawn to the right of the arrow, not directly attached — so likely “that”. Same for #4, #5, #8, #9.
Actually, looking again:
In many worksheets like this, if the picture is aligned with the arrow (same line), it’s “this/these”. If it’s shifted down or to the side, it’s “that/those”.
So:
1. Robot — same line → this
2. Tree — lower right → that
3. Flowers — same line → these
4. Stars — lower right → those
5. Shoe — lower right → that
6. Crowns — same line → these
7. Umbrella — same line → this
8. Rabbits — lower right → those
9. Donut — lower right → that
10. Vans — same line → these
Yes, that makes sense.
Final Answer:
1. this
2. that
3. these
4. those
5. that
6. these
7. this
8. those
9. that
10. these
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of demonstrative adjective worksheet.