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Demonstrative pronouns Exercises in English language

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Demonstrative pronouns are essential tools in the English language, helping us to point out specific people, places, or things. These pronouns—this, that, these, and those—are used to indicate objects in relation to the speaker's position. "This" and "these" refer to objects that are close to the speaker, with "this" being singular and "these" being plural. Conversely, "that" and "those" refer to objects that are farther away, with "that" being singular and "those" being plural. Understanding the correct usage of these pronouns is crucial for clear and effective communication. In these exercises, you will practice identifying and using demonstrative pronouns in various contexts. By completing these activities, you will enhance your ability to distinguish between singular and plural forms, as well as near and far references. Whether you are pointing out an object in a room, referring to a distant landmark, or talking about items in a conversation, mastering demonstrative pronouns will make your speech and writing more precise and engaging. Let's dive in and start honing your skills with these practical grammar exercises!

Exercise 1

1. *This* is my favorite book (singular, close). 2. *Those* are the best cookies I have ever tasted (plural, far). 3. *That* mountain is very tall (singular, far). 4. *These* shoes are too small for me (plural, close). 5. *This* movie is very interesting (singular, close). 6. *Those* stars are shining brightly tonight (plural, far). 7. *That* car over there is mine (singular, far). 8. *These* apples are fresh and juicy (plural, close). 9. *This* is the best day of my life (singular, close). 10. *Those* birds are migrating south for the winter (plural, far).

Exercise 2

1. *These* flowers are beautiful (referring to flowers close by). 2. *That* house on the hill looks abandoned (referring to a distant house). 3. *This* cake is delicious (referring to a cake right in front of you). 4. *Those* birds are flying south for the winter (referring to birds in the distance). 5. Can you believe *this* weather? (referring to the current weather). 6. *These* books belong to the library (referring to books nearby). 7. *That* car over there is mine (referring to a car at a distance). 8. *Those* shoes on the shelf are on sale (referring to shoes farther away). 9. *This* problem is too complicated (referring to a problem being discussed). 10. *These* apples are from my garden (referring to apples close by).

Exercise 3

1. *This* is my favorite book (singular, close to the speaker). 2. Can you pass me *those* pens on the desk? (plural, far from the speaker). 3. *These* apples are very fresh (plural, close to the speaker). 4. Look at *that* mountain in the distance (singular, far from the speaker). 5. *This* car is very expensive (singular, close to the speaker). 6. Are *these* your keys on the table? (plural, close to the speaker). 7. I prefer *those* shoes over there (plural, far from the speaker). 8. *That* is a beautiful painting on the wall (singular, far from the speaker). 9. Can you see *those* birds flying high in the sky? (plural, far from the speaker). 10. *This* is the restaurant I was telling you about (singular, close to the speaker).