Let's solve the worksheet step by step. The goal is to choose the correct word —
this, that, these, or those — based on the picture and the direction of the finger (pointing to one object or multiple objects, near or far).
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Understanding the Words:
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This – used for
one object close to the speaker.
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That – used for
one object farther away from the speaker.
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These – used for
multiple objects close to the speaker.
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Those – used for
multiple objects farther away from the speaker.
Now, let’s go through each image:
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1. Basketball
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Image: A hand pointing at a single basketball.
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Distance: The ball is close (implied by context).
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Number: One object.
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✔ Correct answer: this
> "This" is used for one nearby object.
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2. Book
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Image: A hand pointing at a single book.
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Distance: The book is farther away (as implied by the context of "that").
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Number: One object.
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✔ Correct answer: that
> "That" is used for one distant object.
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3. Pencil case with colored pencils
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Image: A hand pointing at a container with
multiple pencils.
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Distance: Close (the hand is near).
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Number: Multiple objects.
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✔ Correct answer: these
> "These" refers to plural items nearby.
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4. Kite
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Image: A hand pointing at a
single kite flying in the sky.
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Distance: Far away (kite is in the air).
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Number: One object.
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✔ Correct answer: that
> "That" is used for one distant object.
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5. Apple
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Image: A hand pointing at a
single apple.
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Distance: Close.
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Number: One object.
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✔ Correct answer: this
> "This" is for one nearby item.
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6. Two cats
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Image: A hand pointing at
two cats, which are
farther away.
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Distance: Distant.
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Number: Multiple objects.
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✔ Correct answer: those
> "Those" refers to plural items that are far away.
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7. Pen
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Image: A hand pointing at a
single pen.
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Distance: Close.
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Number: One object.
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✔ Correct answer: this
> "This" for one nearby object.
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8. Stack of books
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Image: A hand pointing at
multiple books.
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Distance: Farther away.
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Number: Plural.
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✔ Correct answer: those
> "Those" is used for plural distant objects.
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✔ Final Answers:
| Image | Correct Word |
|-------|--------------|
| 1. Basketball |
this |
| 2. Book |
that |
| 3. Colored pencils |
these |
| 4. Kite |
that |
| 5. Apple |
this |
| 6. Two cats |
those |
| 7. Pen |
this |
| 8. Books |
those |
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📝 Summary:
- Use
this / these for
close things.
- Use
that / those for
distant things.
- Use
this / that for
singular.
- Use
these / those for
plural.
This worksheet helps students practice using demonstrative pronouns correctly based on proximity and number.
✔ All answers are now filled in correctly!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of printable pronouns worksheet.
