demonstrative adjectives

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What are demonstrative adjectives?

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Demonstrative adjectives are words that modify nouns to indicate specific items in relation to the speaker's position in space or time. They include 'this,' 'that,' 'these,' and 'those.'

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

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'This' is used for singular nouns that are close to the speaker, while 'these' is used for plural nouns that are also close to the speaker.

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

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'That' is used for singular nouns that are farther away from the speaker, while 'those' is used for plural nouns that are also farther away.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'this' as a demonstrative adjective.

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This book is interesting.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'these' as a demonstrative adjective.

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These cookies are delicious.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'that' as a demonstrative adjective.

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That car over there is mine.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'those' as a demonstrative adjective.

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Those mountains look beautiful.

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How do demonstrative adjectives agree with nouns?

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

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What is the role of demonstrative adjectives in a sentence?

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Demonstrative adjectives specify which noun is being referred to, helping to clarify meaning.

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Can demonstrative adjectives be used with both countable and uncountable nouns?

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Yes, demonstrative adjectives can be used with countable nouns (e.g., 'this apple') and uncountable nouns (e.g., 'this water').