指示代名詞は、話者が特定の物や人を指し示す時に使用します。「this, that, these, those」がそれにあたり、話す人と物や人との距離や、話の文脈によって使い分ける必要があります。英語を学習する際にはこれらの使い方をしっかりと把握することが重要です。
この演習では、指示代名詞を正しく使って空欄を埋める練習を行います。各文の中の指示代名詞を適切に選び、文の意味が通るようにしましょう。これにより、指示代名詞の正確な用法を学ぶことができるでしょう。
演習１: 指示代名詞「this, that」の使用
Who is *that* (person) you were talking to just now?
Can you hand me *this* (book) on the table, please?
I can’t believe *that* (story) happened to you!
*This* (morning) I woke up early to watch the sunrise.
*That* (dress) looks absolutely stunning on you!
Do you remember *this* (place) where we first met?
I would prefer *that* (chair) over there; it looks more comfortable.
We need to discuss *this* (matter) further before making a decision.
*That* (dog) across the street looks like mine.
*This* (weekend) I’m planning to go for a hike.
*That* (joke) you told at the party was hilarious!
Let’s meet at *this* (cafe) around the corner at noon.
I have never seen *that* (type of bird) before in this area.
*This* (article) explains the concept very well.
*That* (idea) you have might just work!
演習２: 指示代名詞「these, those」の使用
Do you like *these* (shoes) I just bought?
Who owns *those* (cars) parked outside?
*These* (cookies) are the best I’ve ever tasted.
I haven’t seen *those* (kids) around here before.
Look at *these* (pictures) I took on my trip!
I’m not sure about *these* (instructions), they seem unclear.
Can you move *those* (boxes) to the storage room?
*These* (glasses) are not mine, I think they’re yours.
*Those* (flowers) in the garden are starting to bloom.
Avoid *those* (topics) during the meeting, please.
*These* (days) it’s getting harder and harder to find a good job.
We should take advantage of *those* (opportunities) while they last.
*These* (issues) need to be addressed immediately.
Are *those* (your friends) waiting at the entrance?
Remember *these* (moments); they are the best part of our lives.
