demonstrative adjectives

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What is a demonstrative adjective?

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A demonstrative adjective is a word that points to a specific noun and indicates its position in relation to the speaker. Examples include 'this', 'that', 'these', and 'those'.

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What are the four main demonstrative adjectives in English?

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The four main demonstrative adjectives are 'this', 'that', 'these', and 'those'.

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When do we use 'this'?

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'This' is used to refer to a singular noun that is close to the speaker.

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When do we use 'that'?

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'That' is used to refer to a singular noun that is farther away from the speaker.

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When do we use 'these'?

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'These' is used to refer to plural nouns that are close to the speaker.

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When do we use 'those'?

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

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Which of the following is a demonstrative adjective: 'them' or 'these'?

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'These' is a demonstrative adjective, while 'them' is a pronoun.

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Fill in the blank: Please bring me ___ book. (options: this, them)

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this.

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Fill in the blank: Where are ___ kids playing? (options: those, that)

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those.

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Fill in the blank: Did you see ___ flowers in the garden? (options: these, them)

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these.