Demonstrative pronouns ("this," "that," "these," "those") point to specific things or people. Their use depends on distance (physical or psychological) and number. Select the alternative that correctly completes the dialogue below.
Person A: "Look at ________ beautiful flowers in the vase right here!"
Person B: "Yes, but I prefer ________ roses in the garden over there."
Ⓐ these / this
Ⓑ this / that
Ⓒ those / these
Ⓓ that / this
Ⓔ these / those
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"These" is used for plural nouns that are near the speaker.
- "Look at these beautiful flowers in the vase right here!"
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"Those" is used for plural nouns that are farther away.
- "Yes, but I prefer those roses in the garden over there."
So the completed dialogue is:
Person A: "Look at these beautiful flowers in the vase right here!"
Person B: "Yes, but I prefer those roses in the garden over there."
- Answer: E) these / those.
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