Class 1 English - ICSE
This, That, These, Those
In this chapter, Class 1 students learn about demonstrative pronouns: 'This', 'That', 'These', and 'Those'. These words help us point to people, animals, and things around us. Students learn to use 'This' and 'These' for objects that are close by, while 'That' and 'Those' are used for objects that are far away. Furthermore, 'This' and 'That' are used for a single object (singular), whereas 'These' and 'Those' are used for more than one object (plural). Mastering this topic is very important for ICSE board exams as it forms the foundation of correct sentence structure and grammar.
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This
Used to point to a single person, place, or thing that is close to us.
That
Used to point to a single person, place, or thing that is far away from us.
These
Used to point to more than one person, place, or thing (plural) that are close to us.
Those
Used to point to more than one person, place, or thing (plural) that are far away from us.
Singular vs Plural
Singular means one object (This/That), and Plural means many objects (These/Those).
Important Formulas
Board Exam Info
In ICSE Class 1 English grammar assessments, this chapter typically carries 5 to 10 marks. Common question types include fill in the blanks with the correct demonstrative word, matching pictures to sentences, and correcting errors in sentences.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use This instead of That?
Use 'This' when the object is near you, and 'That' when the object is far away.
Is These used for one thing or many things?
'These' is always used for many things (plural) that are close to you.
Can I use 'This are' in a sentence?
No, 'This' always goes with 'is' (This is), while 'These' goes with 'are' (These are).
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