Using Demonstratives Worksheets

Related ELA Standard: L.1.1.H

Core Standard
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When we are making statements, we often need to describe the relative position of something (an event, a person, or an object) to the speaker. The position could be used to express a physical distance or a psychological relation. Words that help us express this relative location are classified as Demonstratives. When a sentence is focused on an event the near (this and these) demonstrative refers to the present and the far (that and those) demonstrative will, most times, refer to the past. They are often placed directly before the noun or the adjective that shifts the noun. They are also very commonly placed directly before numbers that signify quantities. These worksheets will work students through the use of the demonstrative with many different parts of speech.

Demonstrative Worksheets To Print:

Usage With Pronouns - Complete each of the sentences by using a pronoun that can add more life to each sentence.

Proper Adjective Use - We ask you to produce these on your own. There is no need for a word bank here.

And Their Nouns - This time we ask you to step it up by finding the correct noun. In some cases you will need to reach deep down.

Write With Pronouns - We warm you up and then have you write full sentences. Each sentence should be a complete sentence.

More on Adjectives - What adjective is missing from each sentence? You can even use multiples for extra credit on this sheet.

Pronoun Exercise - Use the provided demonstrative pronouns to fill in the blank spaces. Again, make up your own to prove mastery of this skill.

Practice Using Singular Pronouns - Create 3 sentences or questions using the pronoun "this". Each sentence focuses on one sole thing.

More Pronouns - Look the sentences below and identify the demonstrative pronoun in each sentence. Write it in the empty box beside the sentence.

More Exercise For You - Use your choice of terms to fill in the blank spaces. This is another one go sheet.

Circle the Demonstrative Adjectives - They can help to describe specific nouns. Which one fits in each case provided?

Using Plural Pronouns - We work on using the words (these and those). Which fits in each case? Make sure to say each sentence aloud to yourself. This will help you make sure you have the right one.

My Demonstratives - These words can be used to refer to something e.g. an idea. For the following sentences, circle the demonstrative pronoun and write what it refers to.

Identifying Them - Identify all the demonstrative pronouns and adjectives you find. Underline all of them and their associated adjectives.

Near or Far: Adjectives - In the sentences below, underline the demonstrative adjective. Also, state if it is referring to something that could considered to be near or far.

Demonstrative Pronouns - Underline the correct pronoun that completes the sentence. Some of them are very close in origin.

The Role of Demonstratives in Grammar


Demonstratives act as words (usually a determiner or pronoun) that point to specific noun. They tell us the who or what we are speaking about in any sentence. There are four words that serve as demonstratives. The far concept is represented by the words "that" (singular form) and "those" (plural form). These words always refer to the present. The near concept is determined by the words "these" (plural form) and "this" (singular form). They are commonly used in popular music and film scripts.


Demonstratives can act as determiners. These are words that, you’ll often find, in front of nouns. They make it obvious what the noun is pointing out. Determiners can be used as definite and indefinite articles. They can also be basic numbers (word form) and quantifiers that tell use the relative amount of we have.


The most common words that are consider demonstratives are (that, these, this, and those). All of these words have their own place and cannot be used interchangeably. It entire depends upon the context to find where it fits the principles of grammar and language flow. These words help direct your readers and help them understand directly what you are referring to. It helps them understand how things that are being discussed are all interrelated or not related at all, based on the situation. There are four basic examples of their use and the classification of the usage below.


Usage for (this) - Near to you in singular form.

Example: This pen is my favorite.

Usage for (these) - Near to you in plural form.

Example: These strawberries taste great!

Usage for (that) - Far from you in singular form.

Example: That school has the coolest mascot.

Usage for (those) - Far from you in plural form.

Example: Those types of dogs love to play fetch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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