To solve this problem, we need to determine whether to use
this/these or
that/those based on the context of the sentence. Here's a breakdown of how to choose:
-
This/These: Used for singular/plural nouns that are close to the speaker (nearby).
-
That/Those: Used for singular/plural nouns that are farther away from the speaker (distant).
Solution:
#### This or These:
1.
These are my books.
- "Books" is plural, and it implies they are nearby.
2.
These are her toys.
- "Toys" is plural, and it implies they are nearby.
3.
This is my mother.
- "Mother" is singular, and it implies she is nearby.
4.
These are cups.
- "Cups" is plural, and it implies they are nearby.
5.
This is a suitcase.
- "Suitcase" is singular, and it implies it is nearby.
6.
These are my pants.
- "Pants" is plural, and it implies they are nearby.
7.
This is an umbrella.
- "Umbrella" is singular, and it implies it is nearby.
8.
This is Billy’s toy.
- "Toy" is singular, and it implies it is nearby.
9.
This is my ball.
- "Ball" is singular, and it implies it is nearby.
10.
These are their boxes.
- "Boxes" is plural, and it implies they are nearby.
#### That or Those:
11.
That is a mask.
- "Mask" is singular, and it implies it is far away.
12.
That is our car.
- "Car" is singular, and it implies it is far away.
13.
Those are his toys.
- "Toys" is plural, and it implies they are far away.
14.
Those are laptops.
- "Laptops" is plural, and it implies they are far away.
15.
That is a frog.
- "Frog" is singular, and it implies it is far away.
16.
That is a pumpkin.
- "Pumpkin" is singular, and it implies it is far away.
17.
Those are her children.
- "Children" is plural, and it implies they are far away.
18.
That is a flamingo.
- "Flamingo" is singular, and it implies it is far away.
19.
Those are their pencils.
- "Pencils" is plural, and it implies they are far away.
20.
Those are our hats.
- "Hats" is plural, and it implies they are far away.
Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
1. \text{These} & 11. \text{That} \\
2. \text{These} & 12. \text{That} \\
3. \text{This} & 13. \text{Those} \\
4. \text{These} & 14. \text{Those} \\
5. \text{This} & 15. \text{That} \\
6. \text{These} & 16. \text{That} \\
7. \text{This} & 17. \text{Those} \\
8. \text{This} & 18. \text{That} \\
9. \text{This} & 19. \text{Those} \\
10. \text{These} & 20. \text{Those} \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of this that these those worksheet.
