Problem Overview:
The task involves completing sentences using the demonstrative pronouns
this, that, these, those. Demonstrative pronouns are used to point out specific things and indicate whether they are singular or plural, as well as their proximity (near or far).
Key Rules Recap:
1.
Singular Pronouns:
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This: Points to something close (singular).
-
That: Points to something far away (singular).
2.
Plural Pronouns:
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These: Points to things close (plural).
-
Those: Points to things far away (plural).
Solution Approach:
For each sentence, we need to determine:
- Whether the noun is singular or plural.
- Whether the object is close or far based on the green arrow provided.
Let’s solve each sentence step by step:
---
Sentence 1:
______ is a cat.
- The noun "cat" is singular.
- The green arrow points to something close.
- Therefore, use
this.
Answer: This is a cat.
---
Sentence 2:
______ are dogs.
- The noun "dogs" is plural.
- The green arrow points to something close.
- Therefore, use
these.
Answer: These are dogs.
---
Sentence 3:
______ is a leaf.
- The noun "leaf" is singular.
- The green arrow points to something close.
- Therefore, use
this.
Answer: This is a leaf.
---
Sentence 4:
______ are butterflies.
- The noun "butterflies" is plural.
- The green arrow points to something far away.
- Therefore, use
those.
Answer: Those are butterflies.
---
Sentence 5:
______ is a bird.
- The noun "bird" is singular.
- The green arrow points to something close.
- Therefore, use
this.
Answer: This is a bird.
---
Sentence 6:
______ are cats.
- The noun "cats" is plural.
- The green arrow points to something close.
- Therefore, use
these.
Answer: These are cats.
---
Sentence 7:
______ is a dog.
- The noun "dog" is singular.
- The green arrow points to something close.
- Therefore, use
this.
Answer: This is a dog.
---
Sentence 8:
______ are popsicles.
- The noun "popsicles" is plural.
- The green arrow points to something far away.
- Therefore, use
those.
Answer: Those are popsicles.
---
Final Answers:
1. This is a cat.
2. These are dogs.
3. This is a leaf.
4. Those are butterflies.
5. This is a bird.
6. These are cats.
7. This is a dog.
8. Those are popsicles.
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{1. This is a cat.}
\text{2. These are dogs.}
\text{3. This is a leaf.}
\text{4. Those are butterflies.}
\text{5. This is a bird.}
\text{6. These are cats.}
\text{7. This is a dog.}
\text{8. Those are popsicles.}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of demonstrative pronouns worksheet.
