Learning to use this, that, these, and those helps children describe things clearly. These words help kids show whether something is near or far and whether there is one or more than one.

In early elementary grammar, these are called demonstratives. They help children point to specific people, places, or things in a sentence.

This post includes simple practice worksheets that help kids learn when to use this, that, these, and those correctly.

These worksheets are perfect for:

• Kindergarten
• Grade 1
• Grade 2
• ESL learners
• Classroom grammar practice
• Homeschool lessons

Parents and teachers can use them for quick grammar practice, homework, or literacy centers.

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What Are This, That, These, and Those?

This, that, these, and those are words we use to point to things.

They help us talk about distance and number.

This

Use this for one thing that is near.

Example:

• This is my book.
• This apple is red.

That

Use that for one thing that is far away.

Example:

• That is my house.
• That dog is barking.

These

Use these for more than one thing that is near.

Example:

• These cookies are fresh.
• These flowers smell nice.

Those

Use those for more than one thing that is far away.

Example:

• Those birds are flying.
• Those mountains are tall.

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Quick Rule for Kids

Word	Number	Distance
This	One	Near
That	One	Far
These	More than one	Near
Those	More than one	Far

This simple rule helps children remember how to use each word correctly.

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This, That, These, Those Worksheet Practice

The printable worksheets include simple exercises such as:

Circle the correct word

Fill in the blanks

These exercises help children practice grammar while recognizing singular and plural nouns.

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Tips for Parents and Teachers

Here are a few simple ways to teach demonstratives to children:

Use real objects

Hold a pencil and say:

• “This is a pencil.”

Point to something far away:

• “That is the door.”

Use groups of objects

Place several crayons on a table.

Say:

• “These are crayons.”

Point to objects across the room.

Say:

• “Those are chairs.”

Using real objects makes the concept easier for young learners.

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Why Kids Learn Demonstratives Early

Understanding this, that, these, and those helps children:

• Speak more clearly
• Write better sentences
• Understand singular and plural nouns
• Follow classroom instructions

These words are part of basic grammar skills taught in early elementary school.

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Download the Free Printable Worksheet

You can download the free printable PDF worksheet below and use it for classroom or home practice.

The worksheet includes simple exercises designed for young learners and works well for literacy centers, homework, or extra practice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are this, that, these, and those called in grammar?

They are called demonstratives. They help point to specific people or things.

Are these pronouns?

They can act as demonstrative pronouns or demonstrative determiners, depending on how they are used in a sentence.

What grade learns this grammar concept?

Children usually learn this, that, these, and those in Kindergarten through Grade 2.

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Happy learning!

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