Task: Solve the problem and explain the solution
The worksheet focuses on
demonstrative pronouns. Demonstrative pronouns are used to indicate specific nouns or noun phrases. The common demonstrative pronouns are:
-
Singular: This, That
-
Plural: These, Those
#### Part A: Underline the correct answers from the words in the brackets.
We need to choose between
"This" (singular) and
"These" (plural) based on whether the noun following the pronoun is singular or plural.
1.
(This, These) skate scooter is too expensive.
- "Skate scooter" is singular.
- Correct answer:
This
2.
(This, These) girls do not like the food here.
- "Girls" is plural.
- Correct answer:
These
3.
(This, These) children are very noisy. Ask them to leave.
- "Children" is plural.
- Correct answer:
These
4.
(This, These) book is very interesting.
- "Book" is singular.
- Correct answer:
This
5.
(This, These) wheels are made of rubber.
- "Wheels" is plural.
- Correct answer:
These
#### Part B: Fill in the blanks with 'that' or 'those'.
We need to choose between
"That" (singular) and
"Those" (plural) based on whether the noun following the pronoun is singular or plural. Additionally, "that" and "those" are used to refer to things that are farther away or less immediate compared to "this" and "these."
1.
________ boy dropped a coin into the drain.
- "Boy" is singular.
- Correct answer:
That
2.
________ robbers have escaped to another country.
- "Robbers" is plural.
- Correct answer:
Those
3.
________ bicycle in the shed is rusty.
- "Bicycle" is singular.
- Correct answer:
That
4.
________ books on the table belong to Michael.
- "Books" is plural.
- Correct answer:
Those
5.
________ teacher is very fierce.
- "Teacher" is singular.
- Correct answer:
That
6.
________ pencils are broken.
- "Pencils" is plural.
- Correct answer:
Those
7.
________ are beautiful dresses.
- "Dresses" is plural.
- Correct answer:
Those
8.
________ boy is dancing in the classroom.
- "Boy" is singular.
- Correct answer:
That
Final Answers:
#### Part A:
1.
This skate scooter is too expensive.
2.
These girls do not like the food here.
3.
These children are very noisy. Ask them to leave.
4.
This book is very interesting.
5.
These wheels are made of rubber.
#### Part B:
1.
That boy dropped a coin into the drain.
2.
Those robbers have escaped to another country.
3.
That bicycle in the shed is rusty.
4.
Those books on the table belong to Michael.
5.
That teacher is very fierce.
6.
Those pencils are broken.
7.
Those are beautiful dresses.
8.
That boy is dancing in the classroom.
Explanation:
-
This/These: Used for objects/nouns that are closer or more immediate.
- Singular: This
- Plural: These
-
That/Those: Used for objects/nouns that are farther away or less immediate.
- Singular: That
- Plural: Those
By identifying whether the noun is singular or plural and considering its proximity, we can correctly choose the appropriate demonstrative pronoun.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of demonstrative pronoun worksheet.
