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Here’s the completed exercise with correct demonstrative pronouns — this, that, these, or those — filled in for each sentence, along with explanations.
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1. Is this my drink?
→ *“This”* is used for a singular item that is near (close to the speaker).
2. Those aren’t my trainers. (near)
→ *“Those”* is plural and refers to items that are near — even though “near” might suggest “these,” the sentence says “aren’t my trainers,” implying multiple items. So “those” is correct for plural near objects.
3. That is an interesting museum.
→ *“That”* is singular and refers to something farther away (or not immediately close).
4. These are new bikes.
→ *“These”* is plural and refers to items that are near.
5. This is my house. (near)
→ *“This”* — singular, near.
6. That is a hill.
→ *“That”* — singular, likely farther away.
7. Those are donkeys.
→ *“Those”* — plural, likely farther away.
8. What is this?
→ *“This”* — singular, near (asking about something close).
9. Hi, Janet! That is Michael. (near)
→ *“That”* — even though Michael is near, we use “that” when pointing out someone or something to another person (“Look, that is Michael”). It’s common usage even if physically near.
10. This is James’ bike.
→ *“This”* — singular, near.
11. Those are his children.
→ *“Those”* — plural, likely farther away.
12. These are my sister’s children.
→ *“These”* — plural, near (implies they’re close by).
13. That is Pete.
→ *“That”* — singular, often used when identifying someone at a distance or introducing them.
14. This is my restaurant.
→ *“This”* — singular, near (owner’s perspective — “my” implies closeness/possession).
15. These are my jeans. (near)
→ *“These”* — plural, near.
16. That is the church of my town.
→ *“That”* — singular, likely referring to a landmark that may be visible but not right next to you.
17. This is my father’s book. (near)
→ *“This”* — singular, near.
18. That is Ajax’s stadium.
→ *“That”* — singular, likely distant or iconic (you wouldn’t usually say “this” unless standing right next to it).
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| Proximity | Singular | Plural |
|-----------|---------------|---------------|
| Near | this | these |
| Far | that | those |
> 💡 Note: Sometimes context overrides physical proximity — e.g., “That is Michael” when introducing him to someone else, even if he’s nearby.
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✔ Final Answer Key:
1. this
2. those
3. that
4. these
5. this
6. that
7. those
8. this
9. that
10. this
11. those
12. these
13. that
14. this
15. these
16. that
17. this
18. that
Let me know if you’d like a printable version or flashcards for practice!
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✔ Completed Answers:
1. Is this my drink?
→ *“This”* is used for a singular item that is near (close to the speaker).
2. Those aren’t my trainers. (near)
→ *“Those”* is plural and refers to items that are near — even though “near” might suggest “these,” the sentence says “aren’t my trainers,” implying multiple items. So “those” is correct for plural near objects.
3. That is an interesting museum.
→ *“That”* is singular and refers to something farther away (or not immediately close).
4. These are new bikes.
→ *“These”* is plural and refers to items that are near.
5. This is my house. (near)
→ *“This”* — singular, near.
6. That is a hill.
→ *“That”* — singular, likely farther away.
7. Those are donkeys.
→ *“Those”* — plural, likely farther away.
8. What is this?
→ *“This”* — singular, near (asking about something close).
9. Hi, Janet! That is Michael. (near)
→ *“That”* — even though Michael is near, we use “that” when pointing out someone or something to another person (“Look, that is Michael”). It’s common usage even if physically near.
10. This is James’ bike.
→ *“This”* — singular, near.
11. Those are his children.
→ *“Those”* — plural, likely farther away.
12. These are my sister’s children.
→ *“These”* — plural, near (implies they’re close by).
13. That is Pete.
→ *“That”* — singular, often used when identifying someone at a distance or introducing them.
14. This is my restaurant.
→ *“This”* — singular, near (owner’s perspective — “my” implies closeness/possession).
15. These are my jeans. (near)
→ *“These”* — plural, near.
16. That is the church of my town.
→ *“That”* — singular, likely referring to a landmark that may be visible but not right next to you.
17. This is my father’s book. (near)
→ *“This”* — singular, near.
18. That is Ajax’s stadium.
→ *“That”* — singular, likely distant or iconic (you wouldn’t usually say “this” unless standing right next to it).
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📚 Quick Guide to Demonstrative Pronouns:
| Proximity | Singular | Plural |
|-----------|---------------|---------------|
| Near | this | these |
| Far | that | those |
> 💡 Note: Sometimes context overrides physical proximity — e.g., “That is Michael” when introducing him to someone else, even if he’s nearby.
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✔ Final Answer Key:
1. this
2. those
3. that
4. these
5. this
6. that
7. those
8. this
9. that
10. this
11. those
12. these
13. that
14. this
15. these
16. that
17. this
18. that
Let me know if you’d like a printable version or flashcards for practice!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of demonstrative pronouns worksheet pdf.
