The task involves choosing the correct word ("this," "that," "these," or "those") based on the image provided. The words are used to indicate proximity (near or far) and whether the object is singular or plural. Here's how to solve each part:
Key Rules:
1.
"This" is used for a singular object that is close to the speaker.
2.
"That" is used for a singular object that is farther away from the speaker.
3.
"These" is used for plural objects that are close to the speaker.
4.
"Those" is used for plural objects that are farther away from the speaker.
Solution:
#### 1. Basketball
- Image: A hand pointing at a basketball.
- Explanation: The basketball is singular and appears to be close to the speaker.
- Correct Answer:
this
#### 2. Eraser
- Image: A hand pointing at an eraser.
- Explanation: The eraser is singular and appears to be close to the speaker.
- Correct Answer:
this
#### 3. Pencils
- Image: A hand pointing at a group of pencils.
- Explanation: The pencils are plural and appear to be close to the speaker.
- Correct Answer:
these
#### 4. Kites
- Image: A hand pointing at a group of kites.
- Explanation: The kites are plural and appear to be farther away from the speaker.
- Correct Answer:
those
#### 5. Apple
- Image: A hand pointing at an apple.
- Explanation: The apple is singular and appears to be close to the speaker.
- Correct Answer:
this
#### 6. Cats
- Image: A hand pointing at two cats.
- Explanation: The cats are plural and appear to be farther away from the speaker.
- Correct Answer:
those
#### 7. Pen
- Image: A hand pointing at a pen.
- Explanation: The pen is singular and appears to be close to the speaker.
- Correct Answer:
this
#### 8. Books
- Image: A hand pointing at a stack of books.
- Explanation: The books are plural and appear to be close to the speaker.
- Correct Answer:
these
Final Answers:
1.
this
2.
this
3.
these
4.
those
5.
this
6.
those
7.
this
8.
these
Summary:
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Close singular: this
-
Far singular: that
-
Close plural: these
-
Far plural: those
This exercise helps in understanding the use of demonstrative pronouns based on distance and plurality.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of demonstrative pronouns worksheet.