Problem Explanation:
The task involves choosing between "This is" and "That is" to describe objects based on their proximity to the speaker. The key distinction is:
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"This is" is used for objects that are close to the speaker.
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"That is" is used for objects that are farther away from the speaker.
Solution:
We will analyze each image and determine whether the object is close or far from the speaker, then fill in the appropriate phrase.
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1. Car
- Image shows a hand pointing at a car with a dashed line, indicating distance.
- Since the car is not very close to the speaker, we use
"That is".
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Answer: That is a car.
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2. Book
- Image shows a hand pointing directly at a book, indicating closeness.
- Since the book is close to the speaker, we use
"This is".
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Answer: This is a book.
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3. Ruler
- Image shows a hand pointing at a ruler with a dashed line, indicating distance.
- Since the ruler is not very close to the speaker, we use
"That is".
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Answer: That is a ruler.
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4. Pen
- Image shows a hand pointing directly at a pen, indicating closeness.
- Since the pen is close to the speaker, we use
"This is".
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Answer: This is a pen.
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5. Umbrella
- Image shows a hand pointing at an umbrella with a dashed line, indicating distance.
- Since the umbrella is not very close to the speaker, we use
"That is".
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Answer: That is an umbrella.
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Final Answers:
1.
That is a car.
2.
This is a book.
3.
That is a ruler.
4.
This is a pen.
5.
That is an umbrella.
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Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{aligned}
1. & \text{ That is a car.} \\
2. & \text{ This is a book.} \\
3. & \text{ That is a ruler.} \\
4. & \text{ This is a pen.} \\
5. & \text{ That is an umbrella.}
\end{aligned}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of this and that worksheet.
