B. Correct the errors in these sentences and rewrite them. Focus on the use of demonstrative adjectives. 1. Those pens over there were gifted to me by my grandmother. 2. Are these pineapple pastries mine? It looks delicious. 3. These cows should be kept in the shed. 4. That jacket is too tight. I don't need it. 5. I will polish these silver candlesticks and place them on the dining table.
Answer (1)
'These' is correct for the pastries, but 'it' should be 'they' since 'they' refers to multiple pastries.
These cows should be kept in the shed. - Correct as is. 'These' correctly indicates multiple cows that are nearby.
That jacket is too tight. I don't need it. - Correct as is. 'That' correctly indicates a single jacket at a distance.
I will polish these silver candlesticks and place them on the dining table. - Correct as is. 'These' correctly indicates multiple candlesticks that are nearby.
