Demonstratives are an important aspect of English grammar that help us identify and distinguish between objects, people, or concepts. They come in two main types: demonstrative adjectives and demonstrative pronouns. Demonstrative adjectives (this, that, these, those) are used to modify a noun and give us information about their position or distance from the speaker, while demonstrative pronouns (this, that, these, those) replace a noun and can stand alone. Practicing with these exercises will enhance your students’ understanding of how to use demonstratives correctly and effectively in their writing and speaking. Let’s dive into the exercises to help you master demonstratives in English grammar!
Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks with the Correct Demonstrative Pronoun
Exercise 2: Choose the Correct Demonstrative Adjective to Complete the Sentences
*This* (singular) cake is delicious, can I have another slice?
Mary is wearing *that* (singular) dress we saw in the shop last week.
*These* (plural) shoes are so comfortable, I could walk for hours in them.
Have you seen *those* (plural) birds flying in the sky?
*That* (singular) new phone you bought is really impressive.
Can you help me carry *these* (plural) boxes into the house?
*Those* (plural) people over there look like they need some help.
I can’t believe *this* (singular) weather, it’s so hot today!
*These* (plural) games are so much fun, we should play them more often.
Do you remember *that* (singular) time we went camping together?
Are *these* (plural) the books you were looking for at the library?
*That* (singular) tree in our backyard is really tall.
Look at *those* (plural) stars, aren’t they beautiful?
I can’t believe *this* (singular) news, it’s so shocking.
*Those* (plural) puppies are so cute, I want to take them all home.
