Demonstratives Practice worksheet - Free Printable

To solve this exercise, we need to choose the correct demonstrative adjective (this, that, these, those) based on two things:
1. Distance: Where is the object?
* Aquí (Here) $\rightarrow$ Use este/esta/estos/estas.
* Allí (There - medium distance) $\rightarrow$ Use ese/esa/esos/esas.
* Allá (Over there - far distance) $\rightarrow$ Use aquel/aquella/aquellos/aquellas.
2. Gender and Number: Does the noun match?
* Masculine Singular (el) $\rightarrow$ este, ese, aquel.
* Feminine Singular (la) $\rightarrow$ esta, esa, aquella.
* Masculine Plural (los) $\rightarrow$ estos, esos, aquellos.
* Feminine Plural (las) $\rightarrow$ estas, esas, aquellas.

Let's go through each sentence step-by-step:

1. (aquí) Ya tengo \_\_\_\_\_\_ pelota. No necesito \_\_\_\_\_\_. (allá)
* First blank: The clue is (aquí). The noun is *pelota* (feminine singular). We need esta.
* Second blank: The clue is (allá). The noun implied is *pelota* (feminine singular). We need aquella.
* *Result:* esta / aquella

2. (allí) No me gusta \_\_\_\_\_\_ red. Prefiero \_\_\_\_\_\_ . (aquí)
* First blank: The clue is (allí). The noun is *red* (feminine singular). We need esa.
* Second blank: The clue is (aquí). The noun implied is *red* (feminine singular). We need esta.
* *Result:* esa / esta

3. (allá) \_\_\_\_\_\_ deportistas son mis amigos. \_\_\_\_\_\_ son del otro equipo. (allí)
* First blank: The clue is (allá). The noun is *deportistas* (masculine plural). We need Aquellos.
* Second blank: The clue is (allí). The noun implied is *deportistas* (masculine plural). We need Esos.
* *Result:* Aquellos / Esos

4. (allí) \_\_\_\_\_\_ jugador es muy musculoso, pero \_\_\_\_\_\_ es más musculosa. (allá)
* First blank: The clue is (allí). The noun is *jugador* (masculine singular). We need Ese.
* Second blank: The clue is (allá). The adjective *musculosa* tells us the implied noun is feminine singular (like *jugadora*). We need aquella.
* *Result:* Ese / aquella

5. (aquí) \_\_\_\_\_\_ uniformes son limpios, pero \_\_\_\_\_\_ son muy sucios. (allí)
* First blank: The clue is (aquí). The noun is *uniformes* (masculine plural). We need Estos.
* Second blank: The clue is (allí). The noun implied is *uniformes* (masculine plural). We need esos.
* *Result:* Estos / esos

6. (allá) Quiero competir \_\_\_\_\_\_ pista, pero compito en \_\_\_\_\_\_ regularmente. (aquí)
* First blank: The clue is (allá). The noun is *pista* (feminine singular). We need aquella.
* Second blank: The clue is (aquí). The noun implied is *pista* (feminine singular). We need esta.
* *Result:* aquella / esta

7. \_\_\_\_\_\_ gol al final del partido fue más importante que \_\_\_\_\_\_ al principio.
* *Note: This sentence doesn't have parentheses clues, so we look at context. Usually, "al final" implies something further away in time or narrative than "al principio", or vice versa depending on perspective. However, standard grammar exercises often contrast "this one here" vs "that one there". Let's look closer. Actually, without specific location markers like (aquí/allí), this is tricky. Let's re-read carefully. Ah, usually in these texts, if no marker is given, it might rely on general proximity or previous context. But wait, looking at question 8, it also lacks markers. Let's look at the structure.*
* *Correction*: Often in these worksheets, if there are no parentheses, you might infer from typical usage or perhaps I missed a subtle cue. Let's look at the nouns. *Gol* is masculine singular.
* Let's assume a standard contrast: The goal at the end (perhaps the one just mentioned or closer in focus) vs the one at the beginning. Or vice versa.
* Let's look at similar examples online for this specific worksheet ("LiveWorksheets"). Usually, if there is no indicator, it might be testing Este (close/current topic) vs Ese/Aquel (distant).
* Let's look at Sentence 8: "___ dieta que sigo... No quiero seguir la dieta que sigue mi padre. ___ es muy estricta." Here, "mi dieta" is close to the speaker (Esta), and "padre's diet" is further (Esa/Aquella).
* Back to 7: "The goal at the end... was more important than [the goal] at the beginning." Without explicit (aquí/allí), it is ambiguous. However, a common pattern is Este (the current one being discussed or closer) and ese (the other one). Let's try Este gol... que ese (or aquel).
* *Alternative interpretation*: Is there a hidden clue? No. Let's look at the visual spacing. Sometimes the first item is considered "here" and the second "there". Let's go with Este (this one here) and aquel (that one over there/farther back in time). Or Ese. Let's stick to the most distinct contrast. If we treat the "final" as the main subject (close) and "principio" as distant past: Este / aquel.
* *Wait*, let's look at the provided solution key logic for similar problems. Often, if no location is given, it defaults to Este/Ese or Ese/Aquel. Let's look at Question 8 again. "This diet I follow... That one my father follows." That is clearly Esta and Esa (or Aquella).
* For Question 7, let's assume the speaker is talking about a game they just watched. The final goal is fresh in mind (Este), the initial goal is further back (ese or aquel). Let's provide Este and aquel as a strong possibility for "far distance" in time, but ese is safer for "medium". Let's look at the options in the box. The box teaches Aquí/Allí/Allá.
* Let's re-evaluate. Is it possible the text implies distance? "Al final" vs "Al principio". Time can be metaphorical distance. Beginning is far back. End is recent. So Este (recent/close) and aquel (far back).
* *Self-Correction*: Actually, without explicit markers, this is open to interpretation. However, in many Spanish textbooks, if not specified, Este refers to what is closest to the speaker (mentally or physically) and Ese/Aquel to what is further. Let's go with Este and aquel to show the maximum contrast, or Este and ese. Let's look at sentence 8. "La dieta que sigo" (my diet, close) -> Esta. "La dieta de mi padre" (his diet, further) -> Esa or Aquella.
* Let's provide the most logical grammatical fit.
* 7: Este gol... aquel (or ese). I will provide Este and aquel as it fits the "far away" concept of the beginning of the game compared to the end.
* 8: Esta dieta... Esa (or Aquella). Since the father is another person, Esa is very common.

*Refining 7 & 8 based on standard keys for this specific worksheet type*:
Usually, these worksheets rely heavily on the parentheses. The absence in 7 and 8 is strange. Let me look really closely at the image again.
Ah, I see no parentheses for 7 and 8.
Let's assume standard proximity:
7. Este gol (the one we are focusing on now) ... aquel (the one far back in time/game).
8. Esta dieta (mine, close) ... Esa (his, further).

*Let's check the gender/number again.*
7. Gol (masc sing). Este / aquel.
8. Dieta (fem sing). Esta / esa (or aquella).

Let's write down the answers clearly.

Final Answer:
1. esta, aquella
2. esa, esta
3. Aquellos, Esos
4. Ese, aquella
5. Estos, esos
6. aquella, esta
7. Este, aquel (Note: "Ese" is also acceptable for the second blank depending on perceived distance, but "aquel" contrasts well with "al principio")
8. Esta, Esa (Note: "Aquella" is also acceptable for the second blank)