Let's solve the task step by step.
Task:
Complete the sentences using
"This" or
"These".
We are given a hint:
-
"This" is used for
singular things.
-
"These" is used for
plural things.
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Now, let’s look at each sentence and determine whether the noun that follows is
singular or
plural, then choose the correct word.
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1. ________ is a cat.
→ "cat" is
singular → Use
This
✔ This is a cat.
2. ________ are dogs.
→ "dogs" is
plural → Use
These
✔ These are dogs.
3. ________ are rabbits.
→ "rabbits" is
plural → Use
These
✔ These are rabbits.
4. ________ is a ball.
→ "ball" is
singular → Use
This
✔ This is a ball.
5. ________ is my book.
→ "book" is
singular → Use
This
✔ This is my book.
6. ________ is Anna's hat.
→ "hat" is
singular → Use
This
✔ This is Anna's hat.
7. ________ are Kevin's books.
→ "books" is
plural → Use
These
✔ These are Kevin's books.
8. ________ are Tina's paintings.
→ "paintings" is
plural → Use
These
✔ These are Tina's paintings.
9. ________ is a cup.
→ "cup" is
singular → Use
This
✔ This is a cup.
10. ________ is a pond.
→ "pond" is
singular → Use
This
✔ This is a pond.
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
This is a cat.
2.
These are dogs.
3.
These are rabbits.
4.
This is a ball.
5.
This is my book.
6.
This is Anna's hat.
7.
These are Kevin's books.
8.
These are Tina's paintings.
9.
This is a cup.
10.
This is a pond.
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📝 Explanation:
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"This" is used before
singular nouns (one thing).
-
"These" is used before
plural nouns (more than one thing).
- The verb form also helps: "is" = singular, "are" = plural.
- So if the sentence has "is", use
This; if it has "are", use
These.
This rule applies consistently across all the sentences.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of worksheet using.
