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Which word should you use to refer to objects that are closer to you?
Which word should you use to refer to objects that are closer to you?
- These (correct)
- Those
- Those ones
- Them
Which word indicates that you are talking about objects that are further away?
Which word indicates that you are talking about objects that are further away?
- Those (correct)
- These
- This
- Here
In which context would you incorrectly use 'these'?
In which context would you incorrectly use 'these'?
- When showing someone an item close by
- When you are near the objects
- When listing nearby items
- When you are referring to a group in the distance (correct)
Which sentence uses 'those' correctly?
Which sentence uses 'those' correctly?
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Which of the following is NOT a correct usage of 'these'?
Which of the following is NOT a correct usage of 'these'?
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Study Notes
Demonstrative Pronouns
- Use "these" to refer to objects that are close to you in distance or time.
- Use "those" to indicate objects that are further away from you in distance or time.
Incorrect Usage of 'These'
- 'These' is incorrectly used when referring to singular nouns or objects that are not nearby.
Correct Usage of 'Those'
- A sentence that uses 'those' correctly might be: "Those books on the shelf are mine."
Incorrect Usage of 'These'
- An example of incorrect usage of 'these' could involve pluralizing a singular noun, e.g., "These is my favorite book."
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Test your understanding of the usage of 'those' and 'these' in this grammar quiz. Determine the correct word to refer to objects based on their proximity, and identify incorrect usages. This quiz will help reinforce your knowledge of demonstrative pronouns.
