Demonstrative Pronouns

Which of the following is a demonstrative pronoun?

• he

• they

• these

• who

Answer explanation

Demonstrative pronouns include 'this', 'that', 'these', and 'those'.

Identify the demonstrative pronoun in the sentence: 'Those are my favorite books.'

• are

• my

• favorite

• those

Answer explanation

'Those' is a demonstrative pronoun used to point to specific things.

Complete the sentence: _____ is the bike I rode yesterday.

• This

• She

• Hers

• Him

Answer explanation

'This' is a demonstrative pronoun used to refer to a singular object close by.

Which sentence uses a demonstrative pronoun correctly?

• This book are interesting.

• Those is my shoes.

• That is a beautiful painting.

• These is my friend.

Answer explanation

'That' correctly refers to a singular noun 'painting'.

The word 'those' can be used to refer to things that are far away.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

'Those' is used for plural items that are far from the speaker.

'This' can be used to refer to something that is near the speaker.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

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

Choose the correct demonstrative pronoun for the sentence: 'Look at _____ mountains in the distance!'

• this

• these

• that

• those

Answer explanation

'Those' is used for plural nouns that are far from the speaker.

Complete the sentence: _____ is my favorite song.

• These

• That

• Those

• This

Answer explanation

'This' is used for a singular noun that is close or relevant to the speaker.

In which sentence is the demonstrative pronoun used incorrectly?

• This is delicious.

• Those is my sister.

• These are my pets.

• That is a nice car.

Answer explanation

'Those' is incorrectly used with a singular noun 'sister'.

Explain why 'this' is used instead of 'that' in the sentence: 'This is the best day ever!'

• The day is far away.

• The day is happening now.

• The day is in the past.

• The day is in the future.

Answer explanation

'This' is used for something current or nearby in time.