Singular Practice: Using This and That Quiz

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1. You are holding a book in your hand. What is the best way to point to it?

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We use this for one thing that is close to us.

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Singular Practice: Using This And That Quiz - Quiz

Choosing between this and that depends on distance and context. In this using this that quiz, you’ll practice working with singular nouns and deciding which demonstrative fits best. You’ll analyze sentence meaning, identify clues related to closeness or distance, and apply the correct word naturally. Each question strengthens your understanding... see moreof singular demonstratives and helps you avoid common usage errors.
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2. You see one kite high in the sky. What should you say?

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We use that for one thing that is far from us.

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3. You have one pencil on your desk and one pencil on the window sill far away. Which sentence is correct for the pencil on your desk?

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The pencil is near you, so you say This is my pencil.

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4. Your friend’s backpack is across the room on a chair. What is the best sentence?

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The backpack is one thing and far from you, so you use that.

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5. We use this for one thing that is close to us.

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This points to one nearby person or thing.

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

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That points to a single person or thing that is not near the speaker.

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7. We use this with many things at the same time.

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This is singular and only refers to one thing; these is used for many things.

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8. Which sentences use this correctly?

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A, C, and E use this with one thing and the correct verb is.

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9. Which sentences use that correctly?

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A, C, and E use that for one far thing with the correct verb is.

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10. Complete the sentence for a toy in your hands: ___ is my toy.

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We use This to talk about one thing that we are holding or is very close.

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11. Complete the sentence for one tree across the playground: ___ is a tall tree.

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We use That for one thing that is farther away from us.

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12. You are pointing to one picture on the wall right next to you. What should you say?

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The picture is near you, so you use this with a singular noun.

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13. You see one airplane high in the sky. What is the best sentence?

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The airplane is far away, so you use that with a singular noun.

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14. Which sentences use this or that incorrectly and should be changed?

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In A the cat is far, so that is better; in B the hand is near, so this is better.

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15. The main difference between this and that is how close or far the thing is from the speaker.

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This is for near things and that is for far things; both are singular.

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16. You are holding one cookie. Complete: ___ is my cookie.

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We choose This because the cookie is one and very close.

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17. You point to a car on the other side of the street. Complete: ___ is my car.

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We choose That because the car is one and far away.

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18. You sit at one desk and point to it. What is correct?

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The desk you sit at is near you, so you use this.

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19. You look out the window at one bird in a tree far away. What should you say?

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The bird is far from you, so that is the correct word.

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20. We use ___ for one thing near us and that for one thing far away.

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This is the singular demonstrative used for something close to the speaker.

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You are holding a book in your hand. What is the best way to point to...
You see one kite high in the sky. What should you say?
You have one pencil on your desk and one pencil on the window sill far...
Your friend’s backpack is across the room on a chair. What is the...
We use this for one thing that is close to us.
We use that for one thing that is far from us.
We use this with many things at the same time.
Which sentences use this correctly?
Which sentences use that correctly?
Complete the sentence for a toy in your hands: ___ is my toy.
Complete the sentence for one tree across the playground: ___ is a...
You are pointing to one picture on the wall right next to you. What...
You see one airplane high in the sky. What is the best sentence?
Which sentences use this or that incorrectly and should be changed?
The main difference between this and that is how close or far the...
You are holding one cookie. Complete: ___ is my cookie.
You point to a car on the other side of the street. Complete: ___ is...
You sit at one desk and point to it. What is correct?
You look out the window at one bird in a tree far away. What should...
We use ___ for one thing near us and that for one thing far away.
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