DEMONSTRATIVE PRONOUNS

Front

What are demonstrative pronouns?

Back

Demonstrative pronouns are words that are used to point to specific things or people. They include 'this', 'that', 'these', and 'those'.

Front

What is the difference between 'this' and 'that'?

Back

'This' is used to refer to a singular noun that is near in distance or time, while 'that' is used for a singular noun that is farther away.

Front

When do we use 'these'?

Back

'These' is used to refer to plural nouns that are near in distance or time.

Front

When do we use 'those'?

Back

'Those' is used to refer to plural nouns that are farther away.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using 'this'.

Back

This is my favorite book.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using 'that'.

Back

That is the car I want.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using 'these'.

Back

These are my friends.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using 'those'.

Back

Those are the mountains I climbed.

Front

What is the function of demonstrative pronouns in a sentence?

Back

Demonstrative pronouns function as subjects or objects in a sentence, helping to indicate specific items or people.

Front

How do demonstrative pronouns agree with nouns?

Back

Demonstrative pronouns agree with nouns in number (singular or plural) and proximity (near or far).