This worksheet is called
"This or That", and it's designed to help learners practice using the demonstrative pronouns
"this" and
"that" correctly based on proximity. The rule is:
- Use
"this" for something that is
close to you.
- Use
"that" for something that is
farther away.
In this worksheet, each sentence has a blank followed by an arrow pointing to an image. The learner must choose
"this" or
"that" to complete the sentence correctly, depending on whether the object in the picture is near or far from the speaker (implied by the layout of the worksheet).
Let’s go through each item step-by-step:
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1. ____ is my friend. → [Girl drawing]
- The girl is shown next to the sentence —
close.
- So we use:
This is my friend.
✔ Answer: *This*
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2. ____ is Disneyland. → [Castle]
- The castle (Disneyland) is farther away from the sentence.
- So we use:
That is Disneyland.
✔ Answer: *That*
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3. ____ is an elephant. → [Elephant]
- The elephant is shown next to the sentence —
close.
- So we use:
This is an elephant.
✔ Answer: *This*
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4. ____ is our house. → [House]
- The house is right beside the sentence —
close.
- So we use:
This is our house.
✔ Answer: *This*
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5. ____ is a mouse. → [Mouse]
- The mouse is close to the sentence.
- So we use:
This is a mouse.
✔ Answer: *This*
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6. ____ is an aeroplane. → [Airplane]
- The airplane is drawn farther from the sentence.
- So we use:
That is an aeroplane.
✔ Answer: *That*
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7. ____ is a chair. → [Chair]
- The chair is next to the sentence —
close.
- So we use:
This is a chair.
✔ Answer: *This*
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8. ____ is a truck. → [Truck]
- The truck is farther from the sentence.
- So we use:
That is a truck.
✔ Answer: *That*
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9. ____ is my father. → [Man]
- The man is shown next to the sentence —
close.
- So we use:
This is my father.
✔ Answer: *This*
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10. ____ is a horse. → [Horse]
- The horse is farther from the sentence.
- So we use:
That is a horse.
✔ Answer: *That*
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✔ Final Answers:
1. This
2. That
3. This
4. This
5. This
6. That
7. This
8. That
9. This
10. That
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📝 Explanation Summary:
The key idea is
proximity:
-
"This" is used for things
near the speaker.
-
"That" is used for things
farther away.
Even though all images are on paper, the arrows and layout suggest which ones are "close" (right after the sentence) and which are "far" (on the right side). This helps children visualize spatial relationships.
This is a great exercise for early English learners to understand
demonstrative pronouns in context!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of this worksheet.
