Match the Demonstratives

This worksheet helps students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 strengthen their understanding of demonstrative pronouns by matching sentences with the correct choice-this, that, these, or those. Through careful reading, grammar analysis, and critical thinking, learners consider singular versus plural nouns and near versus far references to select the option that makes each sentence clear and accurate.

Learning Goals

• Demonstrative Pronoun Selection (Grades 3-5) – Students choose the correct demonstrative based on context.
• Singular/Plural and Near/Far Distinctions – Learners apply key rules that govern demonstrative pronoun usage.
• Matching and Critical Thinking – Students evaluate sentence meaning to make accurate matches.
• Writing with Pronoun Accuracy – Extension practice encourages students to apply each demonstrative in original sentences.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed to align with elementary ELA grammar standards.
• Clear Matching Format – Supports comprehension while reducing writing load.
• Built-In Writing Extension – Promotes deeper mastery through original sentence creation.
• Flexible Use – Ideal for grammar lessons, literacy centers, independent practice, or review.

This demonstrative pronoun matching worksheet supports grammar accuracy, contextual reasoning, and sentence clarity. By matching sentences to the correct pronouns and then writing their own examples, students gain confidence using demonstratives correctly in both reading and writing. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool language arts setting, this printable provides focused, no-prep practice that reinforces essential pronoun rules.

This worksheet is part of our Demonstrative Pronouns Worksheets collection.