Let's solve the worksheet step by step. The task is to
circle the correct word — either
"this," "that," "these," or "those" — based on the context of each sentence. The key rule given is:
-
"this" – for something
near
-
"that" – for something
far
-
"these" – plural and near
-
"those" – plural and far
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Let's go through each sentence:
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1) ______ (this / that) train over there is big.
- "over there" means
far, so we use
"that".
-
✔ That train over there is big.
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2) ______ (this / that) train over here is old.
- "over here" means
near, so we use
"this".
-
✔ This train over here is old.
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3) ______ (this / that) apple is good.
- No distance specified, but since it's a single apple and likely being held or nearby, assume
near.
- So use
"this".
-
✔ This apple is good.
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4) I don’t know if ______ (these / those) oranges are sweet.
- "oranges" is plural.
- No clear indication of distance, but often when someone says “I don’t know,” they might be referring to oranges in front of them (near).
- But since it's ambiguous, let’s consider: if you’re talking about oranges
you're holding, use
"these".
- If they’re
in the distance, use
"those".
- However, the sentence implies uncertainty, and typically such sentences refer to things
nearby when testing taste.
- So, most natural:
these.
-
✔ I don’t know if
these oranges are sweet.
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5) ______ (these / those) are my favorite boots.
- "are" indicates plural.
- It's about
your own boots, which you're probably holding or wearing →
near.
- So use
"these".
-
✔ These are my favorite boots.
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6) ______ (this / that) is the first one to arrive.
- Singular ("one"), and "the first one" suggests a person or thing arriving.
- Since no location is specified, but “first one” implies it's already arrived — could be
near or
far?
- But in context, it's likely being referred to
now, so
this.
-
✔ This is the first one to arrive.
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7) ______ (these / those) people are new to the area.
- "people" = plural.
- "new to the area" doesn't specify distance.
- But generally, if you're talking about people
around you, use
"these".
- If they're far away, use
"those".
- Without more context, but since it's a general statement, likely
"these".
-
✔ These people are new to the area.
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8) Can you pass ______ (these / those) sheets around?
- "sheets" = plural.
- "pass around" implies
handing out, so likely
nearby sheets.
- So use
"these".
-
✔ Can you pass
these sheets around?
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9) ______ (these / those) are the pencils I prefer.
- Plural ("pencils").
- You're indicating your preference — likely the ones
in front of you.
- So use
"these".
-
✔ These are the pencils I prefer.
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10) ______ (this / that) place is taken already.
- Singular ("place").
- "is taken already" — likely referring to a seat or spot
nearby.
- So use
"this".
-
✔ This place is taken already.
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Final Answers:
1)
that
2)
this
3)
this
4)
these
5)
these
6)
this
7)
these
8)
these
9)
these
10)
this
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✔ All answers circled:
1. that
2. this
3. this
4. these
5. these
6. this
7. these
8. these
9. these
10. this
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Explanation Summary:
- Use
"this" for singular items
near.
- Use
"that" for singular items
far.
- Use
"these" for plural items
near.
- Use
"those" for plural items
far.
In this worksheet, most references are to
nearby objects or
current context, so
"this" and
"these" dominate. Only #1 uses
"that" because of "over there".
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of worksheet on this and.
