Demonstrative Adjectives

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What are demonstrative adjectives?

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Demonstrative adjectives are words that point to specific things or people. They include '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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Example of 'this' in a sentence.

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This book is interesting.

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Example of 'that' in a sentence.

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That car is fast.

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Example of 'these' in a sentence.

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These apples are fresh.

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Example of 'those' in a sentence.

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Those stars are bright.

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

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'This' is singular, while 'these' is plural.