THIS / THESE

They refer to something near in the space or in the time.

They are associated with here or now

E.g: This is the book I am talking about.

Where did you buy these shoes?

The boss is talking to her this very moment.

THAT / THOSE

They refer to something distant regarding the space or time.

They are associated with there or then

E.g: Is that your book over there?

Those children by the swimming-pool are mine.

John had a difficult childhood. In those days he had to look

after his family.

1. _________ is a cat. 1. _________ man is tall.

2. Are ________ men? 2. Is__________ a shop?

3. Is ________ a door? 3. _________ is John.

4. _________ isn’t a horse, it is a big cow. 4. __________ isn’t a rabbit.

5. Is __________ a church? 5. Are_________ horses?

6. __________ houses are big. 6. _____ is a big window.

7. Are the pupils in ______classroom? 7. Are _________ pencils?

8. Are _________ English books? 8. __________ boys are in the park.

9. ________ boys are tall. 9. _______ houses are red.

10. _______boy is Spanish. 10. Who are ___________ two men?

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