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This That These Those Practice Activities
Grade 1 grammar worksheets for choosing this, that, these, and those based on near/far position and singular/plural nouns.
Practice that builds confidence
What the skill means
These Grade 1 grammar worksheets help children use this, that, these, and those to point to people, animals, places, and things in sentences. Students practise noticing two ideas at once: whether the noun is nearby or farther away, and whether it names one item or more than one.
The printable activities include picture-based choices, sentence completion, matching, and short writing prompts. Children connect each demonstrative word to clear visual clues, then use the words in their own simple sentences.
In this parts of speech topic, children learn that this and these usually point to something close, while that and those point to something farther away. They also learn that this and that go with one noun, as in “this book” or “that bird,” and these and those go with more than one, as in “these pencils” or “those trees.”
How the worksheets build understanding
The practice begins with concrete picture clues: one nearby object, one far object, several nearby objects, or several far objects. Children choose the correct word, complete sentences, and match phrases to pictures. Later tasks ask them to write short phrases or sentences, which helps them move from recognizing the word to using it correctly.
A simple parent routine
Place one object near your child and one object across the room. Ask, “Should I say this cup or that cup?” Then place two or three items nearby and repeat with these and those. After this oral warm-up, have your child complete a worksheet page and read each answer aloud, pointing to the picture clue that helped.
Classroom uses for teachers
Teachers can use these printables during grammar lessons, literacy centers, morning work, or small-group reteaching. The pages also work well after a quick classroom demonstration: hold up one marker for “this marker,” point across the room for “that door,” show a group of crayons for “these crayons,” and point to a distant group for “those bags.”
Common errors to watch for
Many first graders choose by distance only and forget number, producing phrases like “these apple” or “this shoes.” Others use that for every far item, even when there is more than one. Encourage children to ask two questions before answering: “Is it near or far?” and “Is it one or more than one?”
Free printable PDF download
Use this this that these those worksheets grade 1 page to preview the activity, print it, or download it as a PDF for quick practice. It works well for homework, homeschool lessons, tutoring, morning work, revision, and classroom centers.
Answers and answer key support
After the child completes the worksheet independently, parents and teachers can use the answer support or answer key information to check the work, review mistakes, and choose the next practice step.
Why iBloom worksheets help
The iBloom activities keep the focus narrow so children can master the four demonstrative words without unnecessary grammar overload. Picture support, repeated sentence patterns, and short writing opportunities help students hear the difference, see the difference, and finally use the words with confidence. Child-friendly strategy: near one = this, far one = that, near many = these, far many = those.
Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
What do Grade 1 students learn in these this, that, these, and those worksheets?
They learn to choose the correct demonstrative word by checking whether the noun is near or far and whether it names one item or more than one.
How can I explain the difference between this and these?
Use this for one nearby thing, such as “this pencil.” Use these for more than one nearby thing, such as “these pencils.”
When should a child use that instead of those?
That is used for one thing farther away, as in “that chair.” Those is used for more than one thing farther away, as in “those chairs.”
Are these worksheets mainly for pronouns or adjectives?
At this level, the focus is practical usage. Children often use the words before nouns, such as “this bag” or “those flowers,” while learning how the words point to specific things.
What is a quick hands-on activity before the worksheet?
Put one item close, one item far away, a small group close, and a small group far away. Have your child say this, that, these, or those before writing the answers.
Is this this that these those worksheets grade 1 free?
Yes. You can preview it for free and use the printable worksheet for home or classroom practice.
Can I download this this that these those worksheets grade 1 as a PDF?
Yes. Use the worksheet download option to save a printable PDF, or print the worksheet directly from the page.
Does this this that these those worksheets grade 1 include answers or an answer key?
When the activity has fixed answers, iBloom includes answer support so parents and teachers can check the completed worksheet.