Worksheet 1: Demonstrative Pronouns

Practice using "this," "that," "these," and "those" with these introductory exercises. Click below to print or save as a PDF.

Worksheet 1: Demonstrative Pronouns

Name: _________________________   Date: _________________________

1. Fill in the Blanks

Complete each sentence with the correct demonstrative pronoun: this, that, these, or those.

1. (Pointing to a book in your hand) ___ is my favorite book.
2. (Pointing to mountains in the distance) Look at ___! They are beautiful.
3. (Holding a handful of cookies) Do you want one of ___?
4. (Pointing to a car across the street) Is ___ your car?
5. ___ is a difficult problem right here on this page.
6. Can you please pass me ___ from the top shelf over there?

2. Identifying Correct Usage

Circle the correct demonstrative pronoun in each sentence.

1. ( This / These ) are the shoes I want to buy. (The speaker is holding them). 2. I don't like this movie. ( That / Those ) we saw last week was much better. 3. Please take ( this / these ) to the office with you. (The speaker is handing over several papers). 4. What is ( that / those ) strange noise I hear coming from outside?

3. Sentence Writing

Write your own sentence for each demonstrative pronoun.

This: __________________________________________________

That: __________________________________________________

These: _________________________________________________

Those: _________________________________________________

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