Let's solve the exercise step by step.
Exercise Goal:
Transform each
singular sentence into a
plural sentence using the correct plural demonstrative pronouns:
-
this → these
-
that → those
Also, make sure to change singular nouns to their plural forms and adjust verb agreement where necessary.
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Solutions with Explanations:
1.
This bottle is empty.
→
These bottles are empty.
*Explanation:* "This" becomes "these", "bottle" becomes "bottles", and "is" becomes "are".
2.
This is my computer.
→
These are my computers.
*Explanation:* "This" → "these", "computer" → "computers", "is" → "are".
3.
That is Tom's bag.
→
Those are Tom's bags.
*Explanation:* "That" → "those", "bag" → "bags", "is" → "are". Possessive "Tom's" stays the same.
4.
This is a chocolate cookie.
→
These are chocolate cookies.
*Explanation:* "This" → "these", "cookie" → "cookies", "is" → "are". Note: "a" disappears in plural form.
5.
That is a lovely photo.
→
Those are lovely photos.
*Explanation:* "That" → "those", "photo" → "photos", "is" → "are".
6.
Whose sandwich is this?
→
Whose sandwiches are these?
*Explanation:* "sandwich" → "sandwiches", "this" → "these", "is" → "are". The question word "whose" remains unchanged.
7.
Is that your friend?
→
Are those your friends?
*Explanation:* "that" → "those", "friend" → "friends", "is" → "are". Question structure changes accordingly.
8.
That isn't my book.
→
Those aren't my books.
*Explanation:* "That" → "those", "book" → "books", "isn't" → "aren't".
9.
This is an important document.
→
These are important documents.
*Explanation:* "This" → "these", "document" → "documents", "is" → "are". "An" disappears in plural.
10.
This is a difficult test.
→
These are difficult tests.
*Explanation:* "This" → "these", "test" → "tests", "is" → "are". "A" is dropped in plural.
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✔ Final Answers:
1. These bottles are empty.
2. These are my computers.
3. Those are Tom's bags.
4. These are chocolate cookies.
5. Those are lovely photos.
6. Whose sandwiches are these?
7. Are those your friends?
8. Those aren't my books.
9. These are important documents.
10. These are difficult tests.
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✔ Key Rule Reminder:
- Use
this / that for singular items (near or far).
- Use
these / those for plural items (near or far).
- Always change the noun to plural and the verb to match (e.g.,
is → are).
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of this that these those worksheet.