Task Explanation:
The task involves completing sentences using demonstrative pronouns:
this, that, these, those. Demonstrative pronouns are used to point to specific objects or people. The choice of pronoun depends on the distance and number of the objects being referred to:
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This: Used for singular objects that are close to the speaker.
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That: Used for singular objects that are farther away from the speaker.
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These: Used for plural objects that are close to the speaker.
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Those: Used for plural objects that are farther away from the speaker.
Solution:
We will analyze each sentence and image to determine the appropriate demonstrative pronoun.
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#### 1) ______ is a computer game.
- Image: A person playing a video game (close to the viewer).
- Since the object (computer game) is depicted as close to the viewer, use
this.
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Answer: This
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#### 2) ______ are lorries.
- Image: Two lorries (farther away in the background).
- Since there are multiple lorries and they are farther away, use
those.
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Answer: Those
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#### 3) ______ is a camera.
- Image: A single camera (close to the viewer).
- Since the object (camera) is singular and close to the viewer, use
this.
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Answer: This
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#### 4) ______ is a kite.
- Image: A single kite (farther away in the sky).
- Since the object (kite) is singular and farther away, use
that.
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Answer: That
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#### 5) ______ are balls.
- Image: Two soccer balls (close to the viewer).
- Since there are multiple balls and they are close to the viewer, use
these.
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Answer: These
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#### 6) ______ are watches.
- Image: Two watches (close to the viewer).
- Since there are multiple watches and they are close to the viewer, use
these.
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Answer: These
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#### 7) ______ is a ______.
- Image: A single pen (close to the viewer).
- Since the object (pen) is singular and close to the viewer, use
this.
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Answer: This is a pen.
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#### 8) ______ is a ______.
- Image: A single table (farther away).
- Since the object (table) is singular and farther away, use
that.
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Answer: That is a table.
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#### 9) ______ are ______.
- Image: Two chairs (close to the viewer).
- Since there are multiple chairs and they are close to the viewer, use
these.
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Answer: These are chairs.
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Final Answers:
1. This
2. Those
3. This
4. That
5. These
6. These
7. This is a pen.
8. That is a table.
9. These are chairs.
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Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{1. This, 2. Those, 3. This, 4. That, 5. These, 6. These, 7. This is a pen, 8. That is a table, 9. These are chairs.}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of demonstrative pronoun worksheet.
