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This document provides instruction on using the demonstrative adjectives "this", "that", "these", and "those". It explains that "this" and "these" refer to things near the speaker, while "that" and "those" refer to things farther away. It then gives examples of how to use each adjective in both singular and plural forms, as well as examples of their use as both adjectives and pronouns. Finally, it provides exercises for learners to practice using the demonstrative adjectives in sentences.

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Material Demonstrative

This document provides instruction on using the demonstrative adjectives "this", "that", "these", and "those". It explains that "this" and "these" refer to things near the speaker, while "that" and "those" refer to things farther away. It then gives examples of how to use each adjective in both singular and plural forms, as well as examples of their use as both adjectives and pronouns. Finally, it provides exercises for learners to practice using the demonstrative adjectives in sentences.

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DEMONSTRATIVE ADJECTIVES

This / These to indicate someone or something near the speaker.


That / Those to indicate someone or something far from the speaker.

Singular Plural
This woman These women
This boy These boys
That child Those children
That book Those books

! ! ! Note: They can be used as both adjectives and pronouns.

Examples:
1. This coat is cheap.
2. What are those girls doing?
3. This is a good place.
4. That’s my car over there.
5. These are my suitcases.

A- Complete the sentences with ‘’this”, “that”, “these”, “those’’

1. Can I introduce you? Sandra, THIS is John. John, THIS is Sandra.


2. “Is THAT Peter over there?” “No, THAT Tim.”
3. Are THOSE bananas in the bowl?
4. Is THAT a kitten over there?
5. “Sorry, is THIS your pencilcase?” “Oh, yes.Thank you.”
6. Good morning! THAT is Mark Williams speaking?
7. Who are THAT tall men over there in front of the newsagent?
8. “Excuse me! Is THIS seat free?” “No, it isn’t.”
9. “What are THOSE over there? Are they owls?” “Yes, they are.”
10. “I’m sorry I’m late.” “ _______ is all right. Come and sit.”
B- Rewrite the sentences in ‘’plural form’’.

1. That is a dictionary. THOSE ARE DICTIONARIES


2. That is a baby. THESE ARE BABIES
3. This is a present. THESE ARE PRESENTS
4. This is an umbrella. THESE ARE UNBRELLAS
5. That isn’t a hamster. THOSE ARE NOT HAMSTER
6. Is that a newspaper? ARE THOSE NEWSPAPERS?
7. Is this a postcard? ARE THESE POSTCARDS?
8. Is that a Spanish flag? ARE THOSE SPANISH FLAGS?
9. Is this a fly? ARE THESE FLIES?
10. Is this a sheep? ARE THESE SHEEPS?

C- Put the words into the correct order.

1. over there / box / is / that / a IS THAT A BOX OVER THERE?


2. what / pillows / are / color / these WHAT COLOR ARE THESE PILLOWS?
3. this / her / is / playstation / new THIS IS HER NEW PLAYSTATION
4. difficult / are / exercises / these THESE EXERCISES ARE DIFFICULT
5. that / whose / is / village IS THAT WHOSE VILLAGE?

6. knives / those / look / at LOOK AT THESE KNIVES


7. daughters / my / are / these THESE ARE MY DAUGHTERS
8. guests / are / in / garden / those / the / our THOSE GUESTS ARE IN OUR GARDEN
IS THIS YOUR MODEL’S POSTER
9. this / model’s / is / favourite / your / poster FAVOURITE?
ARE THESE MY FATHER’S
10. eyeglasses / are / my / these / father’s EYEGLASSES?

D- Fill in the blanks with ‘’this”, “that”, “these”, “those”.

Ex: “This is a bus and these are cars”.

1. THIS IS a wolf and THESE wolves.


2. THESE ARE some oil and THIS IS some sugar.
3. THIS IS a mouse and THESE ARE mice.
4. THAT IS a fish and THOSE ARE fish.
5. THIS IS a toy and THESE ARE some toys.

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