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This, That, These, and Those Exercises with Answers

"This," "That," "These," and "Those" are demonstrative pronouns used to point out specific people, places, or things. Understanding their correct usage helps improve sentence clarity and communication skills. Practice these This, That, These, and Those Exercises to master their proper application and enhance your English grammar.

List of This, That, These, and Those Exercises

The following are the practice exercises on "This, That, These, and Those".

• Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks
• Exercise 2: Choose the Correct Word
• Exercise 3: Rewrite the Sentences
• Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with "this," "that," "these," or "those".

1. ___ book is very interesting.
2. Look at ___ stars in the sky!
3. ___ apples on the table are fresh.
4. Who owns ___ car parked outside?
5. ___ chair is very comfortable.
6. I like ___ shoes; they look stylish.
7. Can you see ___ mountain far away?
8. ___ flowers smell amazing.
9. ___ is my favorite coffee mug.
10. Why are ___ kids running so fast?

Answers of Exercise 1

1. This
2. Those
3. These
4. That
5. This
6. These
7. That
8. These
9. This
10. Those

Exercise 2: Choose the Correct Word

Select the correct word for each sentence.

1. (This/That) pen belongs to me.
2. (These/Those) books are on the shelf.
3. (This/These) is my favorite song.
4. (That/Those) building is very old.
5. (These/Those) birds are chirping loudly.
6. (This/That) cake tastes delicious.
7. (These/Those) people live in my neighborhood.
8. (This/That) is an interesting fact.
9. (This/These) shoes are very comfortable.
10. (That/Those) mountains are covered in snow.

Answers of Exercise 2

1. This
2. Those
3. This
4. That
5. These
6. This
7. Those
8. That
9. These
10. Those

Exercise 3: Rewrite the Sentences

Rewrite the sentences using the correct demonstrative pronoun.

1. The apple in my hand is sweet. → ___ apple is sweet.
2. The books over there belong to Sarah. → ___ books belong to Sarah.
3. The shoes I am wearing are comfortable. → ___ shoes are comfortable.
4. The painting on the wall is beautiful. → ___ painting is beautiful.
5. The stars in the sky are shining brightly. → ___ stars are shining brightly.
6. The car far away is expensive. → ___ car is expensive.
7. The flowers in my garden are blooming. → ___ flowers are blooming.
8. The phone I am holding is new. → ___ phone is new.
9. The children in the playground are playing happily. → ___ children are playing happily.
10. The chair next to me is broken. → ___ chair is broken.

Answers of Exercise 3

1. This apple is sweet.
2. Those books belong to Sarah.
3. These shoes are comfortable.
4. That painting is beautiful.
5. Those stars are shining brightly.
6. That car is expensive.
7. These flowers are blooming.
8. This phone is new.
9. Those children are playing happily.
10. This chair is broken.

Quiz: This, That, These, and Those

• 1. ___ is my favorite book. Select This That These Those
• 2. Look at ___ stars in the sky! Select This That These Those
• 3. ___ apples on the table are fresh. Select This That These Those
• 4. ___ dog across the street is barking loudly. Select This That These Those
• 5. I like ___ flowers in my garden. Select This That These Those