Interrogative and Demonstrative Pronouns

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What is an interrogative pronoun?

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An interrogative pronoun is a pronoun used to ask questions. Examples include 'who', 'what', 'where', 'when', and 'why'.

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What is a demonstrative pronoun?

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A demonstrative pronoun is a pronoun used to point to specific things or people. Examples include 'this', 'that', 'these', and 'those'.

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When do we use 'this'?

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We use 'this' 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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We use 'that' 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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We use 'these' to refer to plural nouns that are close to the speaker.

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When do we use 'those'?

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We use 'those' to refer to plural nouns that are farther away from the speaker.

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What question does 'who' ask?

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'Who' asks about a person.

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What question does 'what' ask?

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'What' asks for information about something.

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What question does 'where' ask?

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'Where' asks about a place.

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What question does 'when' ask?

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'When' asks about a time.