This Is
Make sentences with This is a… for one nearby thing.
This Is
This Is… Sentences
NCERT anchor: NCERT English Mridang Class 1 — Unit 3: This is a… sentence pattern
What you'll learn
- Make sentences This is a… for one nearby thing.
- Use a before consonant sounds: This is a bat.
- Point to object while speaking — book, pen, mango.
Key concepts
1. Pattern
Level 1 (Verbal): This is a + thing you can point at.
Level 2 (Symbolic): This = near you; That = far (later).
Visual: Pointing finger + object + speech bubble.
2. Use a
Verbal: This is a cat (one cat, general).
Visual: One mango in hand — This is a mango.
3. Capital and full stop
This starts sentence; ends with .
Worked example
Show and tell in Class 1
Step 1 — Hold up cricket bat.
Step 2 — Say: **This is a bat.**
Step 3 — Write on board with capital T and full stop.
Step 4 — Friend holds ball: **This is a ball.**
Answer: two This is a… sentences.
Common mistakes
| Mistake | Why | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Missing a: This is bat | Need article a | Say 'a bat' smoothly |
| Using this for far object | Distance rule | Near = this; far = that (intro later) |
| No full stop | Sentence needs ending | Put . at end |
Quick check
- Make a sentence for your pencil.
- This is a ___ (fill: book).
- Correct: this is a dog?
- Stretch: Write two This is a… sentences with school objects.
Revision tip: Pick one object at home — say This is a… five times today.
Open the Practice tab for graded questions on This Is… Sentences.
Key Takeaways (TL;DR)
- What you'll learn
- Key concepts
- Worked example
- Common mistakes
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