Demonstrativos Básicos

Based on the A1 grammar page on basic demonstratives, here is a full set of exercises designed for Spanish-speaking A1 learners, focusing on:

• this / that / these / those

• Use with singular/plural and near/far context

A separate answer key follows the student section.

📝 A1 Grammar – Demonstratives: Student Exercises

✏️ Exercise 1: Match the Demonstrative to Its Meaning

✏️ Exercise 2: Choose the Correct Demonstrative

1. ___ is my phone. (this / these)

2. ___ are my books. (that / those)

3. ___ is my sister. (this / those)

4. ___ are my shoes. (these / that)

5. ___ is your car? (this / those)

✏️ Exercise 3: Complete the Sentences

Use: this, that, these, those

1. ___ pen in my hand is black.

2. ___ shoes on the floor are dirty.

3. ___ bag over there is yours.

4. ___ cookies on the table are for you.

5. ___ is my friend, Maria.

✏️ Exercise 4: Rewrite Using a Demonstrative

Change the noun with “the” into a phrase using the correct demonstrative.

1. The book is on the table.
   → __________ book is on the table.

2. The cars are in the street.
   → __________ cars are in the street.

3. The apple is red.
   → __________ apple is red.

4. The cats are playing.
   → __________ cats are playing.

5. The man is tall.
   → __________ man is tall.

✏️ Exercise 5: Translate to English

1. Esta es mi casa.

2. Esos libros son interesantes.

3. Esa mujer es mi profesora.

4. Estas sillas están limpias.

5. ¿Qué es eso?