Task: Solve the problem and explain the solution
The worksheet focuses on
demonstrative pronouns. Demonstrative pronouns are used to indicate specific nouns or objects. The singular demonstrative pronouns are
"this" (near) and
"that" (far), while the plural demonstrative pronouns are
"these" (near) and
"those" (far).
#### Instructions:
- Choose the correct demonstrative pronoun based on whether the object is singular or plural, and whether it is near or far from the speaker.
#### Solution:
1.
This is my school bag.
- The school bag is close to the speaker.
- Correct answer:
This
2.
That is my ball.
- The ball is far from the speaker.
- Correct answer:
That
3.
This is a blue pen.
- The blue pen is close to the speaker.
- Correct answer:
This
4.
This is my cat.
- The cat is close to the speaker.
- Correct answer:
This
5.
These are my friends.
- There are multiple friends, and they are close to the speaker.
- Correct answer:
These
6.
These are chairs.
- There are multiple chairs, and they are close to the speaker.
- Correct answer:
These
7.
These are apples.
- There are multiple apples, and they are close to the speaker.
- Correct answer:
These
8.
That is a duck.
- The duck is far from the speaker.
- Correct answer:
That
9.
This is a goat.
- The goat is close to the speaker.
- Correct answer:
This
10.
That is a yellow and blue fish.
- The fish is far from the speaker.
- Correct answer:
That
Final Answers:
1.
This
2.
That
3.
This
4.
This
5.
These
6.
These
7.
These
8.
That
9.
This
10.
That
Explanation:
-
Singular vs. Plural: Use "this/that" for singular objects and "these/those" for plural objects.
-
Near vs. Far: Use "this/these" for objects close to the speaker and "that/those" for objects farther away.
This approach ensures clarity and correctness in choosing the appropriate demonstrative pronoun.
Final Answer Box:
\[
\boxed{
1. \text{This}, 2. \text{That}, 3. \text{This}, 4. \text{This}, 5. \text{These}, 6. \text{These}, 7. \text{These}, 8. \text{That}, 9. \text{This}, 10. \text{That}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of demonstrative pronouns worksheet.
