02 Spanish lesson - Demonstrative adjectives (part 1): this & that

The video tutorial introduces demonstrative adjectives, explaining how they help distinguish objects based on proximity. Examples with books illustrate the use of 'este', 'ese', and 'aquel' for masculine objects, and 'esta', 'esa', and 'aquella' for feminine objects. The tutorial also includes a practice exercise with various objects to reinforce learning.

What is the primary function of demonstrative adjectives?

• To describe the color of an object

• To indicate the size of an object

• To express emotions

• To distinguish one object from others

Which demonstrative adjective would you use for a book that is farthest away?

• Ese

• Esta

• Aquel

• Este

How do demonstrative adjectives change when referring to feminine objects?

• They remain the same

• They add an 'a' at the end

• They change to 'esta', 'esa', and 'aquella'

• They use a different set of adjectives

In the example with three chairs, which adjective would you use for the chair closest to you?

• Esa

• Esta

• Aquel

• Ese

If an arrow points to the closest dog, which demonstrative adjective should be used?

• Ese perro

• Aquel perro

• Este perro

• Esa perro