2nd Grade This, That, These, and Those Worksheets
The demonstratives sort along two lines: number (this/that for one, these/those for more) and distance (this/these near, that/those far). Second graders read the sentence's clues, like "in my hand" or "across the street," and pick the word both lines agree on.
Free printable PDF, aligned to Common Core L.1.1.h. One skill per page, answer key on page two.
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The kind of sentences you'll get
Circle the letter of the pointing word that fits the sentence.
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______ banners across the cafeteria list every field day winner.
This · Those
Answer: Those
- ______ cookies here on our tray are for the bake sale. These · This · Those
- ______ crayons in my box are new. This · These
Every print draws a fresh mix of sentences at this level, so a make-up test or a second sibling gets a different sheet.
What's on each sheet
- Choose the word. Circle the letter of the pointing word that fits the sentence. 8 questions per page.
Every version prints on US Letter or A4, with its answer key on the last page.
How to teach this
Build the two-by-two chart together (near/far by one/many) and let students place each sentence's answer in its box. The chart makes it obvious why there are exactly four words. Watch for sentences where students catch the number but miss the distance clue; both must agree.
Watch for: Two questions decide every case: how many, and how far. Answer both before choosing. Them is never a pointing word: it's those books, not them books.
Common questions about this, that, these, and those
- What clues should students look for?
- Two: a number clue and a place clue. The noun tells one or many (apple or apples), and the sentence tells near or far (here, in my pocket, over there, across the street). When both clues are found, only one pointing word fits.
- Are these words adjectives or pronouns?
- Both, depending on the job. Before a noun they describe (these cookies); alone they stand in (these are delicious). At this grade the distinction matters less than choosing correctly; the labels can come later.
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Aligned to Common Core L.1.1.h. Reviewed by the One More Sheet curriculum team. Content version 68, updated July 2026.