Let's solve the worksheet step by step. The task is to fill in the blanks with
this, that, these, or those, based on the number of items and their proximity (though proximity isn't shown here, we use singular/plural and context clues).
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Rules Reminder:
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This – singular, near (close to speaker)
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That – singular, far (away from speaker)
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These – plural, near
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Those – plural, far
Since all images are shown directly next to the sentence, we assume they are
near (so "this" or "these"), but since it's a worksheet, the choice depends on
number:
- Singular item →
this or
that
- Plural items →
these or
those
But because the items are shown right beside the sentence (implying they're close), we’ll use:
-
this for one item
-
these for more than one item
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Now, let’s go through each sentence:
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1.
____ is Paul's robot. ➜ One robot
→ Singular, so use
this
✔ This is Paul's robot.
2.
____ are Tina's dolls. ➜ Two dolls (plural)
→ Plural, so use
these
✔ These are Tina's dolls.
3.
____ are Bill's cars. ➜ Two cars (plural)
→ Plural, so use
these
✔ These are Bill's cars.
4.
____ is Gina's tea set. ➜ One tea set (even if multiple pieces, it's considered one set)
→ Singular, so use
this
✔ This is Gina's tea set.
5.
____ is Alice's ball. ➜ One ball
→ Singular, so use
this
✔ This is Alice's ball.
6.
____ are Tom's pencils. ➜ Two pencils (plural)
→ Plural, so use
these
✔ These are Tom's pencils.
7.
____ is Julia's bike. ➜ One bike
→ Singular, so use
this
✔ This is Julia's bike.
8.
____ is Martin's radio. ➜ One radio
→ Singular, so use
this
✔ This is Martin's radio.
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
This is Paul's robot.
2.
These are Tina's dolls.
3.
These are Bill's cars.
4.
This is Gina's tea set.
5.
This is Alice's ball.
6.
These are Tom's pencils.
7.
This is Julia's bike.
8.
This is Martin's radio.
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📝 Explanation:
We used
"this" for singular items and
"these" for plural items, assuming the objects are nearby (as they are depicted next to the sentences). If the context had indicated distance (e.g., pointing to something far away), we might have used "that" or "those", but here the visual placement suggests closeness.
Let me know if you'd like this turned into a printable version!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of this that these those worksheet.
