Let’s go through each sentence one by one. The goal is to find what the demonstrative pronoun (like “this,” “that,” “these,” or “those”) is referring to — and underline that idea.
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1. We have refinanced the house. This will save us several hundred dollars a month.
→ “This” refers to
refinancing the house.
Underline: *We have refinanced the house.*
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2. I ordered six pounds of rice. That will last me for an entire year.
→ “That” refers to
ordering six pounds of rice.
Underline: *I ordered six pounds of rice.*
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3. I have considered walking, cycling, or scootering to work. Any of these would be better than driving a car.
→ “These” refers to
walking, cycling, or scootering to work.
Underline: *I have considered walking, cycling, or scootering to work.*
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4. I spent thirty dollars at the grocery store. That is the lowest I have ever spent in one trip.
→ “That” refers to
spending thirty dollars at the grocery store.
Underline: *I spent thirty dollars at the grocery store.*
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5. I spend a lot of time with my family. This is because my family is very important to me.
→ “This” refers to
spending a lot of time with my family.
Underline: *I spend a lot of time with my family.*
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6. I never stay up past nine. This is because I thrive on routine and a good night’s sleep.
→ “This” refers to
never staying up past nine.
Underline: *I never stay up past nine.*
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7. I own three pair of jeans. These are the main things that I wear.
→ “These” refers to
owning three pair of jeans.
Underline: *I own three pair of jeans.*
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8. Today I did something nice for my mother. This made me feel really good.
→ “This” refers to
doing something nice for my mother today.
Underline: *Today I did something nice for my mother.*
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Final Answer:
1. We have refinanced the house.
2. I ordered six pounds of rice.
3. I have considered walking, cycling, or scootering to work.
4. I spent thirty dollars at the grocery store.
5. I spend a lot of time with my family.
6. I never stay up past nine.
7. I own three pair of jeans.
8. Today I did something nice for my mother.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of relative pronoun worksheet 4th grade.
