Demonstrative Pronouns

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What is a demonstrative pronoun?

Back

A word that points to specific things or people, like 'this', 'that', 'these', and 'those'.

Front

What does 'this' refer to?

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

Front

What does 'that' refer to?

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

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What does 'these' refer to?

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'These' refers to plural nouns that are close to the speaker.

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What does 'those' refer to?

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'Those' refers to plural nouns that are farther away from the speaker.

Front

Fill in the blank: _______ is my dog!

Back

This (if the dog is close) or That (if the dog is far away).

Front

Fill in the blank: _______ are my friends!

Back

These (if the friends are close) or Those (if the friends are far away).

Front

Choose the correct demonstrative pronoun: '_______ is my favorite toy.'

Back

This (if the toy is close) or That (if the toy is far away).

Front

Choose the correct demonstrative pronoun: '_______ are the books I like.'

Back

These (if the books are close) or Those (if the books are far away).

Front

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

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'This' is for things that are near, while 'that' is for things that are far away.