Demonstrative Pronouns

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What is a demonstrative pronoun?

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A demonstrative pronoun is a word that points 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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'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 far 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 far from the speaker.

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Example of using 'this' in a sentence.

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This is my favorite toy.

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Example of using 'that' in a sentence.

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That is a beautiful painting.

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Example of using 'these' in a sentence.

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These are my friends.

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Example of using 'those' in a sentence.

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Those are the mountains we climbed.

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

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'This' refers to something nearby, while 'that' refers to something further away.