This, That, These, Those Worksheets
About Our This, That, These, Those Worksheets
"This, that, these, those" are the tiny pointing words that keep your reader from playing detective. This/these point to things close; that/those point to things farther away-physically, mentally, or even in time. Used well, they turn "Pass me the marker" into "Pass me this marker," which instantly removes guesswork. These worksheets make the near/far and singular/plural choices feel natural, not nerve-racking. A little practice and students start reaching for the right word without thinking.
Why does this matter? Because clear pointing equals clear communication-in directions, descriptions, and explanations. When students pick this/that with singular nouns and these/those with plurals (and match verbs accordingly), their sentences land on the first read. They'll also learn when a demonstrative works as an adjective before a noun (this book) and when it can stand alone as a pronoun (This is great). Less confusion, more precision.
This collection builds habits through quick IDs, picture prompts, and short rewrites. Learners compare close vs. far, choose singular vs. plural, and tidy up vague lines by naming the noun when needed. With varied contexts and answer keys, progress is easy to spot and celebrate. By the end, students won't just know the rule-they'll use it with confidence.
A Look At Each Worksheet
Animals' Distance
Meet animals near and far, and choose the demonstrative that fits each scene. Students decide between this/that for one animal and these/those for groups. It's creature-feature grammar with instant clarity.
Backyard Scene
A single picture hides lots of near/far choices: this shovel, those flowers, that tree. Learners caption items and hear how proximity changes the word. Real-world context keeps choices obvious.
Close Call
Close vs. far gets put to the test in tight pairs that almost trick the eye. Students defend each choice in one short line. Judgment becomes reflex, not guesswork.
Demonstrative Mastery
A mixed set cycles through adjective uses (this book) and pronoun uses (This is mine). Quick switches sharpen control. By the end, "Which role is it playing?" feels easy.
Farm Friends
Barnyard images invite tidy pointing: these chicks, that tractor, those bales. The theme is friendly; the rules don't budge. Precision shows up with every caption.
In The Kitchen
Label tools and ingredients with the correct demonstratives. Students feel the difference between something on the counter and something across the room. Practical setting, polished sentences.
Nature Objects
Rocks, leaves, and clouds make near/far choices concrete. Learners practice singular/plural and add short phrases for clarity. Science vibes, clean grammar.
Object Guide
A guide page maps each demonstrative to number and distance with tidy examples. Then learners apply it to tiny edits. It's the reference sheet that turns into results.
Pick The Right Choice
Two options per sentence-only one fits the context. A brief "why" locks the decision. Micro-explanations, macro-confidence.
Picture Clues
Arrows and frames highlight exactly what's close and what isn't. Students select the right word and read the line aloud to "hear" correctness. Visuals remove hesitation.
Picture Match
Match images to this/that/these/those, then write a sentence for each. Matching builds accuracy; writing proves understanding. It's pair, then produce.
Picture Sentences
Compose full sentences from photo prompts using demonstratives naturally. Learners balance clarity and brevity. Production > guessing, every time.
Prompt Practice
Short prompts push students to choose a demonstrative and justify it in one sentence. Reasoning cements the rule. The "why" makes the habit stick.
Sentence Fill
Cloze lines target number and distance in fast reps. Only one word makes each sentence work. Fluency grows line by line.
What's That?
Identify unclear references and fix them with precise demonstratives or by naming the noun. Vague "this/that" becomes crystal clear. It's editing with an immediate payoff.
When To Us This, That, These, or Those
This, that, these, those are demonstratives-words that point to specific people, places, things, or ideas. They work two ways: as adjectives before a noun (this pencil, those papers) and as pronouns standing alone (This is heavy. Those are yours.). Their superpower is precision: they show number (singular/plural) and proximity (near/far) in one tiny word.
The number rule is friendly. Use this (singular) and these (plural) for items near the speaker; use that (singular) and those (plural) for items farther away. Verbs should match the noun or pronoun that follows: this/that is, these/those are. When demonstratives act as pronouns, the noun is understood from context-make sure that context is clear.
Proximity isn't only physical; it can be mental or temporal. Writers often use that to create distance from an idea they're setting aside ("That argument misses the point") and this to pull a fresh idea into focus ("This solution simplifies the process"). In time, this morning feels closer than that morning. The same near/far principle guides the choice.
Clarity beats shortcuts. If this/that could refer to more than one noun, name the noun: This explanation is confusing, not just This is confusing. Avoid doubling determiners-no the this book-and skip redundant ones with pronoun forms (these are cheaper, not these ones are cheaper in formal writing). Small edits remove big ambiguity.
Finally, demonstratives shape tone. They can sound conversational ("This looks great!") or precise ("Consider those results from Trial B"). These worksheets help students test both roles-adjective and pronoun-so they can point clearly, confidently, and appropriately for the audience.
Common Mistakes with This, That, These, Those
Sentence - "These book is heavy."
Corrected Sentence - "This book is heavy." or "These books are heavy."
Why Is That Correct? - This/that pair with singular nouns and these/those with plurals, and the verb must agree too. Matching number on both the demonstrative and the verb restores clarity.
Sentence - "That pencil here is mine."
Corrected Sentence - "This pencil here is mine."
Why Is That Correct? - This/these indicate nearness; that/those point to things farther away. Because the pencil is "here," the near form this is the natural choice.
Sentence - "The this answer is correct."
Corrected Sentence - "This answer is correct."
Why Is That Correct? - Demonstratives already act as determiners, so they don't combine with the before a noun. Removing the extra article keeps the noun phrase grammatical and clean.