01Nearby: this and these
This points to one nearby person or thing; these points to nearby plural things.
This pen is in my hand.A1
This, that, these and those Exercises
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This, that, these and those · A1. This points to one nearby person or thing; these points to nearby plural things.
Practise This, that, these and those in short situations. Read the clue, choose or write a form, then check the reason. The level is an editorial guide.
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02Distant: that and those
That points to one distant person or thing; those points to distant plural things.
Those trees are far away.03Demonstratives with is/are
Match be to the demonstrative: this/that is; these/those are. Distance and number are separate clues.
These socks are warm.Illustrated guide
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I am holding one ticket. ___ ticket is for you.
Choose this, that, these or those using only near/far and one/more than one.
Your learning route
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Step 1 · Warm-up
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Step 2 · Build the skill
0/2Nearby: this and these
This points to one nearby person or thing; these points to nearby plural things.
This pen is in my hand.03
Step 3 · Build the skill
0/1Distant: that and those
That points to one distant person or thing; those points to distant plural things.
Those trees are far away.04
Step 4 · Build the skill
0/1Demonstratives with is/are
Match be to the demonstrative: this/that is; these/those are. Distance and number are separate clues.
These socks are warm.05
Step 5 · New contexts
0/3New contexts
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Step 6 · A fresh challenge
0/2A fresh challenge
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A1This, that, these and those
Lesson points
Nearby: this and these
This points to one nearby person or thing; these points to nearby plural things.
This pen is in my hand.Distant: that and those
That points to one distant person or thing; those points to distant plural things.
Those trees are far away.Demonstratives with is/are
Match be to the demonstrative: this/that is; these/those are. Distance and number are separate clues.
These socks are warm.Questions & answers
Opening an answer records help for that question.
I am holding one ticket. ___ ticket is for you.
Choose this, that, these or those using only near/far and one/more than one.
- These
- That
- This
- Those
Answer & explanation
This
Look at “I am holding one ticket. ___ ticket is for you.”. This task uses near/far and one/more than one. Use this/these for near things and that/those for far things. These words can also point back to an earlier sentence, but that is not the task here. Complete sentence: “I am holding one ticket. This ticket is for you.”.
Look at the two towers far across the river. ___ towers are old.
Choose this, that, these or those using only near/far and one/more than one.
- Those
- That
- These
- This
Answer & explanation
Those
Look at “Look at the two towers far across the river. ___ towers are old.”. This task uses near/far and one/more than one. Use this/these for near things and that/those for far things. These words can also point back to an earlier sentence, but that is not the task here. Complete sentence: “Look at the two towers far across the river. Those towers are old.”.
These shoes ___ wet.
Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.
- be
- is
- are
- am
Answer & explanation
are
Look at “These shoes ___ wet.”. Match be to the demonstrative: this/that is; these/those are. Distance and number are separate clues. Complete sentence: “These shoes are wet.”.
Three photos are here in my hand. ___ photos are new.
Complete with this, that, these or those. Point to the three photos physically near you, not back to an earlier mention. Write only the missing word.
Answer & explanation
These
Reference completion: “Three photos are here in my hand. These photos are new.”. This points to one nearby person or thing; these points to nearby plural things.
One boat is far out at sea. ___ boat is red.
Choose this, that, these or those using only near/far and one/more than one.
- That
- This
- These
- Those
Answer & explanation
That
Look at “One boat is far out at sea. ___ boat is red.”. This task uses near/far and one/more than one. Use this/these for near things and that/those for far things. These words can also point back to an earlier sentence, but that is not the task here. Complete sentence: “One boat is far out at sea. That boat is red.”.
That umbrella ___ mine.
Choose the option that completes the gap in this situation.
- am
- be
- are
- is
Answer & explanation
is
Look at “That umbrella ___ mine.”. Match be to the demonstrative: this/that is; these/those are. Distance and number are separate clues. Complete sentence: “That umbrella is mine.”.
I am touching one screen. ___ screen is broken.
Complete with this, that, these or those. Point to the one screen you are touching, not back to an earlier mention. Write only the missing word.
Answer & explanation
This
Reference completion: “I am touching one screen. This screen is broken.”. This points to one nearby person or thing; these points to nearby plural things.
These coins are here on my palm. ___ coins are heavy.
Choose this, that, these or those using only near/far and one/more than one.
- These
- Those
- That
- This
Answer & explanation
These
Look at “These coins are here on my palm. ___ coins are heavy.”. This task uses near/far and one/more than one. Use this/these for near things and that/those for far things. These words can also point back to an earlier sentence, but that is not the task here. Complete sentence: “These coins are here on my palm. These coins are heavy.”.
The hills are far away. ___ hills have snow on them.
Choose this, that, these or those using only near/far and one/more than one.
- This
- Those
- That
- These
Answer & explanation
Those
Look at “The hills are far away. ___ hills have snow on them.”. This task uses near/far and one/more than one. Use this/these for near things and that/those for far things. These words can also point back to an earlier sentence, but that is not the task here. Complete sentence: “The hills are far away. Those hills have snow on them.”.
Those windows ___ open.
Complete the gap. Write only the missing word or words.
Answer & explanation
are
Reference completion: “Those windows are open.”. Match be to the demonstrative: this/that is; these/those are. Distance and number are separate clues.
I can see a single flag far away. ___ flag is blue.
Choose this, that, these or those using only near/far and one/more than one.
- That
- This
- Those
- These
Answer & explanation
That
Look at “I can see a single flag far away. ___ flag is blue.”. This task uses near/far and one/more than one. Use this/these for near things and that/those for far things. These words can also point back to an earlier sentence, but that is not the task here. Complete sentence: “I can see a single flag far away. That flag is blue.”.
This sandwich ___ for Mia.
Complete the gap. Write only the missing word or words.
Answer & explanation
is
Reference completion: “This sandwich is for Mia.”. Match be to the demonstrative: this/that is; these/those are. Distance and number are separate clues.