Demonstrative Pronouns

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What is a demonstrative pronoun?

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A demonstrative pronoun is a pronoun that is used to point to something specific within a sentence. 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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Example of 'this' in a sentence.

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This is my favorite book.

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Example of 'that' in a sentence.

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That is the car I want.

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Example of 'these' in a sentence.

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These are my friends.

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Example of '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 'these'?

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'This' is used for singular nouns, while 'these' is used for plural nouns.