demonstrative pronouns - ESL worksheet by ISAVELUCHITA - Free Printable

Task Explanation:

The task involves using demonstrative pronouns (`this`, `these`, `that`, `those`) to correctly describe the objects shown in the images. Demonstrative pronouns are used to indicate specific nouns, and their choice depends on whether the noun is singular or plural and whether it is near or far from the speaker.

- `This` and `These`: Used for objects that are close to the speaker.
- `That` and `Those`: Used for objects that are farther away from the speaker.

Solution:

Let's go through each sentence and fill in the correct demonstrative pronoun based on the image provided.

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#### 1. ______ are apples.
- Image shows two apples close to the speaker.
- Since there are multiple apples and they are close, use `These`.
- Answer: These

#### 2. ______ are oranges.
- Image shows one orange far from the speaker.
- Since there is only one orange and it is far, use `That`.
- Answer: That

#### 3. ______ is a dog.
- Image shows one dog close to the speaker.
- Since there is only one dog and it is close, use `This`.
- Answer: This

#### 4. ______ are cats.
- Image shows two cats close to the speaker.
- Since there are multiple cats and they are close, use `These`.
- Answer: These

#### 5. ______ is a hotdog.
- Image shows one hotdog far from the speaker.
- Since there is only one hotdog and it is far, use `That`.
- Answer: That

#### 6. ______ are burgers.
- Image shows two burgers close to the speaker.
- Since there are multiple burgers and they are close, use `These`.
- Answer: These

#### 7. ______ are buses.
- Image shows two buses far from the speaker.
- Since there are multiple buses and they are far, use `Those`.
- Answer: Those

#### 8. ______ is a car.
- Image shows one car close to the speaker.
- Since there is only one car and it is close, use `This`.
- Answer: This

#### 9. ______ are books.
- Image shows two books far from the speaker.
- Since there are multiple books and they are far, use `Those`.
- Answer: Those

#### 10. ______ is a pencil.
- Image shows one pencil close to the speaker.
- Since there is only one pencil and it is close, use `This`.
- Answer: This

#### 11. ______ is a leg.
- Image shows one leg close to the speaker.
- Since there is only one leg and it is close, use `This`.
- Answer: This

#### 12. ______ are my hands.
- Image shows two hands close to the speaker.
- Since there are multiple hands and they are close, use `These`.
- Answer: These

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Final Answers:

1. These are apples.
2. That are oranges.
3. This is a dog.
4. These are cats.
5. That is a hotdog.
6. These are burgers.
7. Those are buses.
8. This is a car.
9. Those are books.
10. This is a pencil.
11. This is a leg.
12. These are my hands.

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Boxed Final Answer:

\[
\boxed{
\text{1. These, 2. That, 3. This, 4. These, 5. That, 6. These, 7. Those, 8. This, 9. Those, 10. This, 11. This, 12. These}
}
\]