Worksheet on Demonstrative Pronouns (this/that)
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Year 9
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A worksheet focusing on the use of demonstrative pronouns 'this' and 'that' for Year 9 students, featuring exam-style questions to assess understanding and application.
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Worksheet on Demonstrative Pronouns (this/that)
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Grade Year 9
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Understanding Demonstrative Pronouns
In the quiet village square, a child pointed at the antique clock. She said, 'This is the oldest clock I have ever seen.' Nearby, an elderly man nodded and replied, 'That clock over there has been ticking for over a century.' The distinction between 'this' and 'that' becomes clear here: 'this' refers to something near the speaker, while 'that' refers to something farther away.
1.
According to the passage, when should you use 'this' instead of 'that'?
[2 marks]2.
Identify the demonstrative pronoun in the sentence: 'This is the oldest clock I have ever seen.'
[1 mark]3.
Explain the difference in meaning between the pronouns 'this' and 'that'.
4.
Choose the correct demonstrative pronoun to complete the sentence: '___ book on the table belongs to Sarah.'
[1 mark]Aa) This
Bb) That
Cc) These
Dd) Those
B
Applying Demonstrative Pronouns
Fill in the blanks with either 'this' or 'that'.
1. I can't believe ___ the same problem keeps happening.
2. Look at ___ painting! It's beautiful.
3. Can you pass me ___ pen on the desk?
4. I prefer ___ restaurant over the other one.
1.
Complete the sentence: '___ painting! It's beautiful.'
[1 mark]2.
Choose the appropriate demonstrative pronoun: 'Can you pass me ___ pen on the desk?'
[1 mark]Aa) This
Bb) That
Cc) These
Dd) Those
C
Analysis of Demonstrative Pronouns in Literature
As the hero approached the ancient ruin, he thought, 'This place holds many secrets.' Later, he gazed at the distant mountain and mused, 'That mountain has watched over the valley for centuries.' The use of 'this' and 'that' highlights the emotional and physical distance in the narrative.
1.
Identify one example of 'this' used in the passage and explain its significance.
[2 marks]2.
In the sentence: 'That mountain has watched over the valley for centuries,' what does 'that' imply about the mountain?
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