Lea how to use 'this', 'that', 'these', and 'those' correctly. Clear explanations, examples, and exercises to master English demonstratives.
🔹 Demonstratives: This, That, These, Those
Welcome, English lea er! 🚀 Today, we will lea about demonstratives: this, that, these, and those. These words help us point to things and show if they are near or far. Let's explore them! 🧐🔹 What Are Demonstratives?
Demonstratives are used to refer to people, objects, or things. They indicate whether something is singular or plural and near or far from the speaker.| Demonstrative | Number | Distance | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| This | Singular | Near | This book is interesting. 📖 |
| That | Singular | Far | That house is big. 🏠 |
| These | Plural | Near | These apples are fresh. 🍏🍎 |
| Those | Plural | Far | Those cars are expensive. 🚗🚙 |
🔹 How to Use Demonstratives
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- Use this (singular) and these (plural) for things close to you. t
- Use that (singular) and those (plural) for things far from you.
🔹 Examples in Sentences
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- 👀 (quotes)Look at this painting!(quotes) 🎨 (It's near the speaker.) t
- 🏡 (quotes)Who lives in that house?(quotes) (The house is far away.) t
- 🥗 (quotes)I love these fresh vegetables.(quotes) (The vegetables are near.) t
- 🎤 (quotes)Those singers are famous!(quotes) (The singers are far away.)
🔹 How to Ask Questions Using Demonstratives
We use demonstratives to ask about specific things:- t
- 🤔 (quotes)Is this your pen?(quotes) ✍️ t
- 🤔 (quotes)Are those your shoes?(quotes) 👟 t
- 🤔 (quotes)What is that noise?(quotes) 🔊
🔹 How to Use Demonstratives in Negative Sentences
To make a negative sentence, add (quotes)not(quotes):- t
- 🚫 (quotes)This is not my phone.(quotes) 📱 t
- 🚫 (quotes)Those are not my books.(quotes) 📚
🔹 Common Mistakes to Avoid 🚨
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- ❌ Don’t use a singular demonstrative with a plural noun: (quotes)Wrong: This apples are red.(quotes) → (quotes)Correct: These apples are red.(quotes) t
- ❌ Don’t use a plural demonstrative with a singular noun: (quotes)Wrong: Those apple is big.(quotes) → (quotes)Correct: That apple is big.(quotes)
🎯 Summary
Now you know how to use demonstratives! Here’s a quick review:- t
- 🔹 Use (quotes)this(quotes) and (quotes)these(quotes) for things that are close. t
- 🔹 Use (quotes)that(quotes) and (quotes)those(quotes) for things that are far away. t
- 🔹 Use (quotes)this(quotes) and (quotes)that(quotes) for singular nouns. t
- 🔹 Use (quotes)these(quotes) and (quotes)those(quotes) for plural nouns.
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Choose the correct demonstrative
Pregunta 1: Which sentence is correct?
Pregunta 2: Which demonstrative is used for a singular object near you?
Pregunta 3: Which sentence correctly uses a demonstrative?
Pregunta 4: Which sentence is correct?
Pregunta 5: Which demonstrative should replace 'The house far away'?
Pregunta 6: Which sentence is incorrect?
Pregunta 7: Which demonstrative is used for objects far away and plural?
Pregunta 8: Which sentence is correct?
Pregunta 9: Which sentence correctly uses a demonstrative?
Pregunta 10: Which demonstrative is used for something close and singular?