Demonstratives Worksheets - Free Printable

Let’s go through each sentence one by one. We need to pick the right word: this, that, these, or those.

Remember:
- Use this for something close and singular (one thing).
- Use that for something far away and singular (one thing).
- Use these for things close and plural (more than one).
- Use those for things far away and plural (more than one).

Now let’s solve each sentence:

1. “Was _______ scene really necessary?”
→ “Scene” is singular, and we’re talking about a specific scene — probably not right here with us, so it’s distant. → that

2. “Are _______ loaves for dinner?”
→ “Loaves” is plural. If they’re on the table near us, use “these.” If across the room, “those.” Since no context says they’re far, assume they’re near. → these

3. “She stole _______ line from me.”
→ “Line” is singular. Likely referring to a line she just said — close in time/space. → this

4. “Both of _______ coats will fit you.”
→ “Coats” is plural. Again, if they’re nearby (like hanging next to you), use “these.” → these

5. “_______ girl seldom wears makeup.”
→ “Girl” is singular. Probably pointing to someone not right here — maybe across the room. → That

6. “Is _______ the book you want me to read?”
→ “Book” is singular. Could be near or far — but since you’re asking if it’s *the* book, likely pointing to one nearby. → this

7. “What are _______ lumps all over the toilet?”
→ “Lumps” is plural. They’re on the toilet — which is right there, so close. → these

8. “I did ask John to bring _______ dog of yours.”
→ “Dog” is singular. The dog belongs to “you,” and John was asked to bring it — so it’s not here yet, meaning it’s distant. → that

9. “Do you think _______ gift is appropriate?”
→ “Gift” is singular. Probably holding it or looking at it — so close. → this

10. “Are _______ goldfish the ones from school?”
→ “Goldfish” is plural. If they’re in a tank right here, use “these.” If they’re in another room, “those.” But since you’re asking if they’re “the ones from school,” likely they’re here now. → these

11. “Who threw _______ carrot?”
→ “Carrot” is singular. Probably on the floor or nearby — something you can point to. → this

12. “I don’t think _______ excuse will work again.”
→ “Excuse” is singular. Referring to an excuse that was just given — close in conversation. → this

13. “He called _______ kitten a monster!”
→ “Kitten” is singular. He’s talking about a specific kitten — likely right there. → this

Wait — let’s double-check #5 and #8.

#5: “That girl seldom wears makeup.” — Yes, if you’re pointing to her across the room, “that” is correct.

#8: “I did ask John to bring that dog of yours.” — Yes, because the dog isn’t here yet — it’s still with John or somewhere else → “that”

Also #10: “Are these goldfish the ones from school?” — If the goldfish are in front of you, yes, “these” is fine.

But wait — sometimes “goldfish” can be tricky. Are we talking about the actual fish? Or the idea? Still, if they’re visible, “these” works.

Let’s check #7 again: “What are these lumps all over the toilet?” — Toilet is right there, lumps are on it → “these” is correct.

Okay, I think we’ve got them all.

Final Answer:
1. that
2. these
3. this
4. these
5. That
6. this
7. these
8. that
9. this
10. these
11. this
12. this
13. this