Plural Practice: Using These and Those Quiz

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1. You are holding three books in your hands. What is the best sentence?

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We use these with are for more than one thing that is close to us.

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Plural Practice: Using These And Those Quiz - Quiz

Plural demonstratives require attention to both number and distance. In this using these those quiz, you’ll focus on selecting the correct word for plural nouns based on context. You’ll practice distinguishing between nearby and distant references, analyze sentence structure, and ensure agreement with plural forms. Each question reinforces accurate usage... see moreand helps you communicate clearly when referring to multiple items or ideas.
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2. You see many birds in a tree far away. What should you say?

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We use those with are for more than one thing that is far from us.

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3. Many toy cars are on the floor right next to you. What is correct?

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The toy cars are close and plural, so these are my toy cars is correct.

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4. Your friend's shoes are across the room by the door. What is correct?

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The shoes are far from you and plural, so we use those.

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5. We use these for more than one thing that is close to us.

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These is the plural demonstrative for things near the speaker.

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6. We use those for more than one thing that is far from us.

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Those is the plural demonstrative for things far from the speaker.

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7. We use these when we talk about just one thing.

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These is plural, so it must be used with more than one thing.

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8. Which sentences use these correctly?

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A, C, and E use these with plural nouns and the correct verb are.

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9. Which sentences use those correctly?

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A, C, and E use those with plural nouns that are far away and the verb are.

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10. Complete the sentence for many books on your desk: ___ are my books.

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We use These with are when several books are close to us.

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11. Complete the sentence for many stars in the sky: ___ are bright stars.

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We use Those with are for many stars that are far away.

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12. You are holding a bowl of apples. What should you say?

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The apples are near and plural, so we use these are.

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13. Many balloons are floating far above your head. What is correct?

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The balloons are far and plural, so those are is correct.

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14. Which sentences use these or those incorrectly and should be changed?

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A and B use the wrong verb or distance, and E should use these because the crayons are near.

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15. The main difference between these and those is how close or far the things are from the speaker.

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These is for near things and those is for far things; both are plural.

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16. You are holding a plate with many cookies. Complete: ___ are my cookies.

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Because the cookies are close and plural, we use These are.

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17. You point at several trees on a hill far away. Complete: ___ are tall trees.

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Because the trees are far and plural, we use Those are.

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18. You touch a group of erasers on your desk. What is the best sentence?

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The erasers are near and plural, so we use these are.

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19. You look at many swings at the other end of the playground. What should you say?

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The swings are far from you, so those are is correct.

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20. We use ___ for many things near us and those for many things far away.

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These is the plural demonstrative for things close to the speaker.

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You are holding three books in your hands. What is the best sentence?
You see many birds in a tree far away. What should you say?
Many toy cars are on the floor right next to you. What is correct?
Your friend's shoes are across the room by the door. What is correct?
We use these for more than one thing that is close to us.
We use those for more than one thing that is far from us.
We use these when we talk about just one thing.
Which sentences use these correctly?
Which sentences use those correctly?
Complete the sentence for many books on your desk: ___ are my books.
Complete the sentence for many stars in the sky: ___ are bright stars.
You are holding a bowl of apples. What should you say?
Many balloons are floating far above your head. What is correct?
Which sentences use these or those incorrectly and should be changed?
The main difference between these and those is how close or far the...
You are holding a plate with many cookies. Complete: ___ are my...
You point at several trees on a hill far away. Complete: ___ are tall...
You touch a group of erasers on your desk. What is the best sentence?
You look at many swings at the other end of the playground. What...
We use ___ for many things near us and those for many things far away.
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