This, That, These, Those

This, That, These, Those

We use this, that, these, those, to show where an object or person is in relation to the speaker. These words are called demonstratives.

This (singular) and these (plural) are used when an object or person is near the speaker: Example:

I really like this sweater. (Near/Singular)

I really like these sweaters. (Near/Plural)

That (singular) and those (plural) are used when an object or person is far away: Examples:

I like that sweater over there. (Far away/Singular)

I like those sweaters over there. (Far away/Plural)

Directions: Read the sentences and fill in the blanks with the word this, that, these, or those.

1. How much is ______stereo?

2. What is the price of computer?

3. How much are piñatas?

4. The little boy said, “_______ boxes are heavy!”

5. I wonder how much ties are.

6. The little girl said, “I would like to buy bracelet.”

7. Are _______ skis over there on sale?

8. ________ shirt costs $25.00.

9. _______ telephone over there costs less than ______ one.

10. ______ watch costs more than ______ watch at the other store.