Demonstrative Determiners Practice Exercises & Worksheet

Demonstrative determiners are a type of determiner that is used to point to a specific noun or noun phrase and specify its number and distance. They help to identify the noun that is being referred to in a sentence. Here are some practice exercises to help you improve your understanding of demonstrative determiners. By practicing regularly, you will be able to use demonstrative determiners correctly in your own writing.

Practice Exercises for Demonstrative Determiners

This set of practice exercises for demonstrative determiners includes:

• Matching the Demonstrative Determiners
• Complete the Sentences
• Identify the Demonstrative Determiners
• Write Short Paragraphs Using Demonstrative Determiners
• Fill in the Blanks

Exercise 1: Matching the Demonstrative Determiners

Here are some practice questions where students can match the correct demonstrative determiner to the given noun:

Instructions: Match the correct demonstrative determiner (this, that, these, those) to the given noun.

1. ____ cat
2. ____ books
3. ____ car
4. ____ pencils
5. ____ house
6. ____ cookies
7. ____ tree
8. ____ shoes
9. ____ movie
10. ____ flowers

Answer Key:

1. that cat
2. these books
3. that car
4. those pencils
5. that house
6. these cookies
7. that tree
8. those shoes
9. this movie
10. those flowers

Exercise 2: Complete the Sentences

Here are some practice questions where students can fill in the blanks with the appropriate demonstrative determiner:

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct demonstrative determiner (this, that, these, those).

1. I like ____ colorful flowers in the garden.
2. Can you pass me ____ book on the table?
3. Look at ____ cute puppy playing in the park!
4. ____ pencils over there are brand new.
5. Mom bought me ____ delicious ice cream cone.
6. Have you seen ____ movie before?
7. We need to water ____ plants in the backyard.
8. Please hand me ____ remote control.
9. I want to buy ____ sneakers for gym class.
10. Grandma told us a story about ____ olden days.

Answer Key:

1. these colorful flowers in the garden.
2. Can you pass me that book on the table?
3. Look at that cute puppy playing in the park!
4. Those pencils over there are brand new.
5. Mom bought me this delicious ice cream cone.
6. Have you seen this movie before?
7. We need to water those plants in the backyard.
8. Please hand me that remote control.
9. I want to buy these sneakers for gym class.
10. Grandma told us a story about those olden days.

Exercise 3: Identify the Demonstrative Determiners

Here are some practice questions where students can underline or highlight the demonstrative determiners in the given sentences:

Instructions: Underline or highlight the demonstrative determiners in the following sentences.

1. This movie is my favorite among all the films we’ve watched.
2. Those cupcakes look delicious!
3. Could you pass me that red pen over there?
4. I want to buy these sneakers for my sports practice.
5. This is the book I borrowed from the library.
6. We should water those plants in the garden.
7. Mom baked these cookies just for you.
8. Can you see how fast that car is going?
9. This is the house where I used to live.
10. Let’s read these interesting articles in the magazine.

Answer Key:

1. this
2. those
3. that
4. these
5. this
6. those
7. these
8. that
9. this
10. these

Exercise 4: Write Short Paragraphs Using Demonstrative Determiners

Here are some practice questions where students can use demonstrative determiners to describe different scenarios:

Instructions: Write a short paragraph for each scenario using the correct demonstrative determiner (this, that, these, those).

Scenario 1: You’re at a zoo. Describe the animals in front of you.

Scenario 2: You’re at a bakery. Describe the pastries on display.

Scenario 3: You’re in a park. Describe the people and activities around you.

Scenario 4: You’re on a beach. Describe the things you can see around you.

Scenario 5: You’re in a classroom. Describe the items on the teacher’s desk.

Answer key:

Scenario 1 Paragraph: I’m at the zoo, and I can see a lion and a tiger. The lion is resting under the tree, and the tiger is pacing back and forth near the fence. I’ve never been this close to such majestic creatures before.

Scenario 2 Paragraph: As I walk into the bakery, the sweet aroma of freshly baked goods fills the air. I can’t resist the temptation of all the treats. Those cupcakes with colorful frosting catch my eye, and I’m also drawn to the aroma of that warm cinnamon roll. I decided to treat myself to a pastry from this wonderful bakery.

Scenario 3 Paragraph: The park is bustling with activity. Over there, kids are playing on the swings and laughing loudly. That group of friends is having a picnic on the grass, sharing sandwiches and stories. These joggers are running past, focused on their exercise. I love how this park brings together people of all ages for different activities.

Scenario 4 Paragraph: The beach stretches out before me, and the sound of waves crashing is so soothing. I see families building sandcastles, and some people are playing beach volleyball. That couple is strolling hand in hand along the shoreline, enjoying the sunset. These seashells scattered across the sand are like hidden treasures waiting to be discovered.

Scenario 5 Paragraph: Inside the classroom, my eyes are drawn to the teacher’s desk. On that desk, I can see a stack of papers waiting to be graded. This coffee mug is probably keeping the teacher awake during long hours of teaching. These colorful markers are ready to create vibrant illustrations on the whiteboard. It’s fascinating to get a glimpse of the tools that make learning possible.

Exercise 5: Fill in the Blanks

Here are some practice questions where students need to choose the right demonstrative determiner to complete the sentences:

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate demonstrative determiner (this, that, these, those).

1. I can’t believe how fast ____ car is going!
2. Can you hand me ____ book from the shelf?
3. Look at how cute ____ puppies are playing in the park!
4. I need to return ____ borrowed pen to the teacher.
5. Have you tried ____ new ice cream flavor at the shop?
6. ____ mountains in the distance are covered in snow.
7. I want to buy ____ dress in the store window.
8. Could you pass me ____ cookies on the plate?
9. I’m fascinated by the architecture of ____ historic building.
10. Let’s read ____ interesting article in the magazine.

Answer Key:

1. I can’t believe how fast that car is going!
2. Can you hand me that book from the shelf?
3. Look at how cute those puppies are playing in the park!
4. I need to return this borrowed pen to the teacher.
5. Have you tried that new ice cream flavor at the shop?
6. Those mountains in the distance are covered in snow.
7. I want to buy that dress in the store window.
8. Could you pass me those cookies on the plate?
9. I’m fascinated by the architecture of this historic building.
10. Let’s read this interesting article in the magazine.

Explore more:

• Agreement of Adjectives
• Qualitative Adjectives
• Linking Verbs
• Nouns as Adjectives
• Functions of Adjectives

Helpful Links:

• “Demonstrative Determiners” in English Grammar – LanGeek
• This That These Those – Demonstrative Determiners – Ginseng English
• Demonstrative Pronouns and Determiners – ESLBase
• Grammar: Demonstratives (This, These, That, Those) – Thoughtco