Demonstrative Determiners (This/That/These/Those): Class 6 Worksheet
Title: This, That, These, Those as Determiners: Grade 6 English Grammar Worksheet
Have you ever been unsure whether to say “this book” or “these book”? Or wondered when to use “that car” vs “those cars”? In Grade 6, learning about demonstrative determiners helps you point to specific nouns correctly based on distance and number. Demonstrative determiners are words that come before a noun to show which one you are talking about. The demonstrative determiners are: this, that, these, and those. “This” is used for singular nouns that are near. “That” is used for singular nouns that are far away. “These” is used for plural nouns that are near. “Those” is used for plural nouns that are far. This Grade 6 English grammar worksheet on demonstrative determiners will teach you how to use these four important words correctly, avoid common errors, and make your meaning clear.
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What Is the Topic?
The topic of this worksheet is Demonstrative Determiners. Demonstrative determiners are words that come before a noun to point to specific people, places, or things. They show distance (near or far) and number (singular or plural). The four demonstrative determiners are: this, that, these, and those. “This” is used for singular nouns that are near. For example, “This book is interesting.” “This car is new.” “This cake looks delicious.” “This” points to something close to the speaker. “That” is used for singular nouns that are far away. For example, “That dog is barking loudly.” “That house on the hill is my dream house.” “That house is very old.” “That” points to something farther away. “These” is used for plural nouns that are near. For example, “These apples are fresh.” “These shoes look comfortable.” “These are the pencils I gave you.” “These” points to multiple things close by. “Those” is used for plural nouns that are far. For example, “Those are the shoes I bought yesterday.” “Those children are playing in the park.” “Those were the days we spent at the beach.” “Those” points to multiple things farther away. Understanding demonstrative determiners helps you communicate clearly about which things you mean.
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What’s in This Worksheet?
This worksheet contains five different exercises that help students master demonstrative determiners. Here is what is included:
1. Exercise No. 1 – Multiple Choice Questions – Students read each sentence and choose the correct demonstrative determiner (this, that, these, those) to complete the sentence. This exercise tests basic understanding of distance (near/far) and number (singular/plural).
2. Exercise No. 2 – Fill in the Blanks – Students read sentences and fill in the blanks with the correct demonstrative determiner. This exercise practices applying the rules in context.
3. Exercise No. 3 – True and False – Students read ten statements about demonstrative determiners and decide whether each one is true or false. This helps correct common misunderstandings about which determiner to use for near/far and singular/plural.
4. Exercise No. 4 – Underline the Words – Students read ten sentences that contain errors in demonstrative determiner usage. Students must underline the error and write the correct demonstrative determiner. This exercise focuses on identifying and correcting common mistakes.
5. Exercise No. 5 – Paragraph Writing – Students read a paragraph that contains errors in demonstrative determiner usage. Students must correct the errors. This combines reading comprehension with grammar application.
This worksheet supports exam preparation by covering all four demonstrative determiners and the rules for using them before nouns.
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Definitions, Examples, Techniques, and Tips
Based only on the content of this worksheet, here are the exact definitions and examples students will learn:
Definitions and Rules:
- This: “This” is used for singular nouns that are near. “This” is used for singular nouns that are near. Examples: “This book is interesting.” “This car is new.” “This cake looks delicious.” “This is the best option for the project.” “This book is mine.”
- That: “That” is used for singular nouns that are far away. “That” is used for singular nouns that are far away. Examples: “That dog is barking loudly.” “That house on the hill is my dream house.” “That house is very old.” “That tree has the most beautiful flowers.”
- These: “These” is used for plural nouns that are near. “These” is used for plural nouns that are near. Examples: “These apples are fresh.” “These shoes look comfortable.” “These are the pencils I gave you.” “These flowers in the garden are beautiful.”
- Those: “Those” is used for plural nouns that are far. “Those” is used for plural nouns that are far. Examples: “Those are the shoes I bought yesterday.” “Those children are playing in the park.” “Those were the days we spent at the beach.” “Those chairs are the ones I need for the party.”
Examples taken directly from the worksheet (Exercise No. 1 – multiple choice):
1. ______ book is interesting.
Correct answer: b) This
2. ______ dog is barking loudly.
Correct answer: a) This (or b) That – depending on distance)
3. ______ apples are fresh.
Correct answer: a) These
4. ______ is the place we visited last summer.
Correct answer: a) This (or b) That – depending on distance)
5. ______ house on the hill is my dream house.
Correct answer: a) This (or b) These – “This” is singular)
6. ______ are the shoes I bought yesterday.
Correct answer: a) These (or b) Those – depending on distance)
7. ______ tree has the most beautiful flowers.
Correct answer: a) That
8. ______ are the chairs I need for the party.
Correct answer: a) These (or b) Those – depending on distance)
9. ______ is the book I was talking about.
Correct answer: a) This (or b) That – depending on distance)
10. ______ children are playing in the park.
Correct answer: a) These (or b) Those – depending on distance)
Examples from Exercise No. 2 – Fill in the blanks (Page 4):
1. These apples are fresh.
2. This car is new.
3. These flowers in the garden are beautiful.
4. This is the best option for the project.
5. This book is mine.
6. These shoes look comfortable.
7. This cake looks delicious.
8. These are the pencils I gave you.
9. That house is very old.
10. Those were the days we spent at the beach.
Key facts from True and False section (Page 5):
- “This” is used for singular nouns that are near. (True)
- “These” is used for singular nouns that are far. (False – “these” is for plural near)
- “That” is used for singular nouns that are far away. (True)
- “Those” is used for plural nouns that are near. (False – “those” is for plural far)
- “This” is used for plural nouns that are near. (False – “this” is for singular near)
- “That” is used for singular nouns that are near. (False – “that” is for singular far)
- “These” is used for plural nouns that are near. (True)
- “Those” is used for plural nouns that are far. (True)
- “This” is used for singular nouns that are far away. (False – “this” is for near)
- “These” is used for plural nouns that are far. (False – “these” is for near)
Examples from Exercise No. 4 – Underline the error and correct (Page 6):
1. This cars are parked outside.
Error: This (singular determiner with plural noun “cars”)
Correction: These
2. That are the books I was looking for.
Error: That (singular determiner with plural verb “are” and plural noun “books”)
Correction: Those
3. These tree has beautiful leaves.
Error: These (plural determiner with singular noun “tree” and singular verb “has”)
Correction: This
4. This are my friends.
Error: This (singular determiner with plural noun “friends” and plural verb “are”)
Correction: These
5. Those dog is barking loudly.
Error: Those (plural determiner with singular noun “dog” and singular verb “is”)
Correction: That
6. These is the correct answer.
Error: These (plural determiner with singular verb “is” and singular noun “answer”)
Correction: This
7. That house is very big. (No error – “That” is singular, “house” is singular, “is” is singular)
8. Those child are playing in the park.
Error: Those (plural determiner with singular noun “child” – should be “children” or change determiner to “That”)
Correction: That child is (or “Those children are”)
9. This apples are sour.
Error: This (singular determiner with plural noun “apples”)
Correction: These
10. These is my favorite song.
Error: These (plural determiner with singular verb “is” and singular noun “song”)
Correction: This
Example from Exercise No. 5 – Paragraph (Page 7) – corrections:
Original paragraph with errors:
Yesterday, I went for a walk in park near my house. trees along the path were tall and had bright green leaves. flowers in garden were blooming beautifully, and the scent of flowers filled the air. I walked past large pond where ducks were swimming, and swans were resting by the edge. were many people walking around the park, and children were playing near playground. As I sat on bench to rest, I watched squirrels running around, collecting food. After some time, I decided to go to café that is located near the entrance of park. café is known for its great coffee and cozy atmosphere, so I enjoyed my time there. Later, I left café and walked home, feeling peaceful after spending time in park.
The errors are not in demonstrative determiners (the paragraph has missing determiners but not incorrect ones). Students should add the correct demonstrative determiners where needed. For example: “These trees along the path,” “Those flowers in the garden,” “That large pond,” “There were many people,” “That café,” etc. However, the worksheet likely expects students to insert demonstrative determiners before the nouns that lack them.
Quick learning tip: Use the “near/far” and “singular/plural” chart: This = singular near; That = singular far; These = plural near; Those = plural far. Demonstrative determiners always come before a noun (this book, that car, these apples, those shoes). Never use a plural determiner with a singular noun.
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Why Is It Important to Learn This?
Learning about demonstrative determiners is important for several reasons. First, “this” is used for singular nouns that are near. “These” is used for plural nouns that are near. Saying “these book” (with a singular noun) is incorrect. Second, “that” is used for singular nouns that are far away. “Those” is used for plural nouns that are far. Saying “that books” (with a plural noun) is incorrect. Third, demonstrative determiners help you make your meaning clear. If you say “this book” vs “that book,” your listener knows where the book is located. Fourth, this topic is tested in grammar exams where you may be asked to choose the correct demonstrative determiner or correct errors. Finally, using demonstrative determiners correctly makes your writing and speaking more precise and understandable.
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Where Will This Knowledge Help You?
Knowledge of demonstrative determiners will help you in many academic and real-life situations:
1. Grammar exams and language tests – Many questions ask you to choose the correct demonstrative determiner. This worksheet directly prepares you for those questions. You will know that “this” is singular near, “that” is singular far, “these” is plural near, and “those” is plural far.
2.*Writing essays and descriptions – When you describe objects, you need to point to them clearly. “This argument” (the one I am making now) vs “that argument” (the one someone else made earlier). Demonstrative determiners add precision.
3. Speaking English fluently – Native speakers use demonstrative determiners constantly. “This car is fast.” “That house is big.” “These shoes are comfortable.” “Those people are friendly.” Learning them helps you sound natural.
4. Giving directions and explanations – “This” points to something close. “That” points to something further away. “These” points to multiple close things. “Those” points to multiple distant things. This helps you explain clearly.
5. Avoiding common errors – Many English learners say “these book” or “this books.” Learning the number and distance rules helps you avoid these mistakes.
6. Building a strong grammar foundation – Demonstrative determiners are basic but essential. Mastering them helps you move toward advanced English skills.
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How to Use This Worksheet?
Follow these steps to get the most out of this Grade 6 English grammar worksheet on demonstrative determiners:
1. Attempt independently first – Without looking at any answers, complete all five exercises in order. Start with Exercise No. 1 (Multiple Choice Questions), then Exercise No. 2 (Fill in the Blanks), then Exercise No. 3 (True and False), then Exercise No. 4 (Underline the Words), and finally Exercise No. 5 (Paragraph Writing – correct errors).
2. Review answers carefully – After you finish all exercises, go to the Complete Answer Key section below. Compare your answers one by one. Pay special attention to Exercise No. 4 – make sure you identified all the number agreement errors correctly.
3. Correct mistakes – For any answer that is different from the answer key, write the correct answer next to your attempt. Try to understand why you made the mistake. Did you use “these” with a singular noun?
4. Practice regularly – Demonstrative determiners take practice. Repeat the worksheet after a few days. For the paragraph correction task (Exercise No. 5), try to find all the errors without looking at the answer key first.
The solutions follow the exact worksheet order. Students should compare their answers carefully.
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Important Tips and Tricks
Here are important tips and tricks based directly on this worksheet to help you master demonstrative determiners and score full marks:
1. The “near/far” and “singular/plural” chart – Memorize this: This (singular, near), That (singular, far), These (plural, near), Those (plural, far). This is the most important rule. Demonstrative determiners always come before a noun.
2. “This” and “these” are for things you can touch – If something is close to you (within reach), use “this” (singular) or “these” (plural). “This book” (right here). “These shoes” (right here).
3. “That” and “those” are for things farther away – If something is at a distance, use “that” (singular) or “those” (plural). “That house” (across the street). “Those children” (across the playground).
4. Singular nouns need singular determiners – If the noun is singular (book, car, dog, tree, house), use “this” or “that.” Never use “these” or “those” with a singular noun. “These book” is wrong. “This book” is correct.
5. Plural nouns need plural determiners – If the noun is plural (books, cars, dogs, trees, houses), use “these” or “those.” Never use “this” or “that” with a plural noun. “This books” is wrong. “These books” is correct.
6. Check the noun, not the verb – With demonstrative determiners, the key is the noun that follows. The verb will agree with the noun. But focus on the noun: is it singular or plural? Choose the determiner accordingly.
7. What examiners expect – Examiners expect you to match the demonstrative determiner to the noun in number (singular/plural) and distance (near/far). They expect you to correct errors like “these book” to “this book” and “this books” to “these books.”
8. How to score full marks – When answering multiple-choice questions, look at the noun that follows the blank. Is it singular or plural? Then decide if it is near or far. Use the chart. If you are unsure, remember that “this” and “these” are for things you can reach; “that” and “those” are for things farther away.
9. For underlining tasks (Exercise No. 4) – Read each sentence. Identify the demonstrative determiner and the noun that follows it. If the determiner is singular but the noun is plural (like “This cars”), underline the determiner and change it to the correct plural (“These”). If the determiner is plural but the noun is singular (like “These tree”), underline the determiner and change it to the singular (“This”).
10. For paragraph correction (Exercise No. 5) – Read the paragraph slowly. Look at each noun. Ask yourself: Should there be a demonstrative determiner before this noun? If yes, choose the correct one based on distance and number. In the given paragraph, many nouns are missing determiners. Add “these,” “those,” “this,” or “that” as appropriate.
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Complete Answer Key
Below is the complete answer key for the Grade 6 English grammar worksheet on Demonstrative Determiners. The answers follow the exact order of the worksheet. Section names and question numbers are reproduced exactly as they appear in the worksheet.
Exercise No. 1
Read each sentence carefully and choose the correct option to complete the sentence using the correct demonstrative determiner.
1. ______ book is interesting.
Answer: b) This
2. ______ dog is barking loudly.
Answer: a) This (or b) That – depending on distance)
3. ______ apples are fresh.
Answer: a) These
4. ______ is the place we visited last summer.
Answer: a) This (or b) That – depending on distance)
5. ______ house on the hill is my dream house.
Answer: a) This
6. ______ are the shoes I bought yesterday.
Answer: a) These (or b) Those – depending on distance)
7. ______ tree has the most beautiful flowers.
Answer: a) That
8. ______ are the chairs I need for the party.
Answer: a) These (or b) Those – depending on distance)
9. ______ is the book I was talking about.
Answer: a) This (or b) That – depending on distance)
10. ______ children are playing in the park.
Answer: a) These (or b) Those – depending on distance)
Exercise No. 2
Fill in the blanks with the correct demonstrative determiner (this, that, these, those).
1. These apples are fresh.
2. This car is new.
3. These flowers in the garden are beautiful.
4. This is the best option for the project.
5. This book is mine.
6. These shoes look comfortable.
7. This cake looks delicious.
8. These are the pencils I gave you.
9. That house is very old.
10. Those were the days we spent at the beach.
Exercise No. 3
True and False. Write True or False for each statement.
1. “This” is used for singular nouns that are near.
Answer: True
2. “These” is used for singular nouns that are far.
Answer: False
3. “That” is used for singular nouns that are far away.
Answer: True
4. “Those” is used for plural nouns that are near.
Answer: False
5. “This” is used for plural nouns that are near.
Answer: False
6. “That” is used for singular nouns that are near.
Answer: False
7. “These” is used for plural nouns that are near.
Answer: True
8. “Those” is used for plural nouns that are far.
Answer: True
9. “This” is used for singular nouns that are far away.
Answer: False
10. “These” is used for plural nouns that are far.
Answer: False
Exercise No. 4
Underline the incorrect demonstrative determiner and write the correct one.
1. This cars are parked outside.
Underline: This
Correction: These
2. That are the books I was looking for.
Underline: That
Correction: Those
3. These tree has beautiful leaves.
Underline: These
Correction: This
4. This are my friends.
Underline: This
Correction: These
5. Those dog is barking loudly.
Underline: Those
Correction: That
6. These is the correct answer.
Underline: These
Correction: This
7. That house is very big. (No error)
8. Those child are playing in the park.
Underline: Those
Correction: That (and change “child are” to “child is” or “children are”)
9. This apples are sour.
Underline: This
Correction: These
10. These is my favorite song.
Underline: These
Correction: This
Exercise No. 5
Read the paragraph carefully and correct the errors in demonstrative determiner usage.
Original paragraph with corrections (adding missing demonstrative determiners):
Yesterday, I went for a walk in the park near my house. These trees along the path were tall and had bright green leaves. Those flowers in the garden were blooming beautifully, and the scent of the flowers filled the air. I walked past that large pond where ducks were swimming, and swans were resting by the edge. There were many people walking around the park, and children were playing near the playground. As I sat on a bench to rest, I watched those squirrels running around, collecting food. After some time, I decided to go to that café that is located near the entrance of the park. This café is known for its great coffee and cozy atmosphere, so I enjoyed my time there. Later, I left the café and walked home, feeling peaceful after spending time in the park.
(Note: The worksheet may have intended different demonstrative determiners depending on the imagined distance. The key is that students should add appropriate demonstrative determiners before nouns that need them.)
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You have now completed the entire worksheet on demonstrative determiners. “This” is used for singular nouns that are near. “That” is used for singular nouns that are far away. “These” is used for plural nouns that are near. “Those” is used for plural nouns that are far. Remember the chart: This/These (near), That/Those (far). Also remember to match the number: singular nouns need “this” or “that,” plural nouns need “these” or “those.” Demonstrative determiners always come before a noun. Keep practicing, and soon you will never confuse these four words again. You are building skills that will make your English more accurate, clear, and confident in Grade 6 and beyond.
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