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Hi, friends! Today, we will learn about demonstrative pronouns: this, that, these, and those. These words help us point to things. But how do we use them? Let’s find out with a story!
Mia’s Busy Day
Mia wakes up early. She looks at her table and says, “What is this?” She picks up a small box. “Ah, this is my gift for Emma.”
Mia gets ready and walks to the kitchen. Her brother, Jake, is eating pancakes. Mia points to the pancakes and asks, “Are those for me?” Jake laughs. “No, Mia, those are mine!”
Mia points to another plate. “What about these?” she asks. Jake smiles. “Yes, these pancakes are for you.”
After breakfast, Mia goes to the park. She meets her friend Emma. Emma is holding a red kite. Mia points to it and says, “Is that your kite?” Emma nods. “Yes, that is my kite. Do you want to fly it?”
Mia smiles and looks at a blue kite on the ground. She says, “I think this one is prettier.”
Grammar Time
- This (singular, close): Use “this” for one thing near you. Example: This is my book.
- That (singular, far): Use “that” for one thing far from you. Example: That is my friend’s house.
- These (plural, close): Use “these” for more than one thing near you. Example: These are my shoes.
- Those (plural, far): Use “those” for more than one thing far from you. Example: Those are her books.
Practice with Mia and Emma
Emma shows Mia four apples. Two are in her bag, and two are on the tree. Emma says, “Mia, these apples in my bag are sweet. But those apples on the tree are sour.”
Mia picks one from the bag. “I’ll take this one. It looks tasty!” Emma laughs. “Okay, but don’t take that apple from the tree. It’s not ripe!”
Conclusion
Great job, everyone! Now you know how to use this, that, these, and those. Remember:
- Use this and these for things near you.
- Use that and those for things far from you.
Try using these words in your day. Point to things and say, “This is my pen,” or “Those are my shoes.”
See you next time!