Using This, That, These, Those


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  1. 1.

    Fill in the blanks using this, that, these or those.

    GRAMMA:         Can I look at ___________ bags? (far)
    SHOP ASSISTANT: Yes, ma'am. Here they are.
    GRAMMA:         I like ___________ bag. (near) How are ___________ bags                    made? (near)
    SHOP ASSISTANT: ___________ are hand woven, ma'am. (near)
    GRAMMA:         Are ___________ machine-made? (far)
    SHOP ASSISTANT: Yes, ma'am. ___________ red one over there has many                        pockets. (far)
    GRAMMA:         ___________ is quite big. (near) I like it. ___________                    is a strong bag. (near)
    SHOP ASSISTANT: ___________ bag has a strong handle and sturdy zips.                      (near)

    GRAMMA:         I'll buy ___________. Thank you. (near)
    SHOP ASSISTANT: You are welcome.

  2. 2.

    Cross out the wrong option.

    GT:  Please help me get (that/this) vase from the topmost shelf.
    MAC: Sure, here it is. (That/this) vase needs some dusting.
    GT:  Yes, it does. Let me do it. Thanks. Where did you buy (these/those) vases? They are beautiful.
    MAC: Gramma bought (these/those)from a garage sale in Cairo.
    GT:  And where did you get (those/this)vases from, the ones with Chinese dragons on them?
    MAC: (Those/that) were gifted to Gramma. Many years ago she was in a town called Xia He in Gansu, China. (Those/These) days the town was full of monasteries. A Buddhist priest gave that grey case to her.
    GT:  So, each vase has a story!
    MAC: Yes, (that/those) blue and white vase was made during the Kangxi period. In those days vases in (these/this) shape were used as tea caddies.

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