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Which pronoun is used to refer to something that is here / near?
Which pronoun is used to refer to something that is here / near?
- These
- Those
- That
- This (correct)
Which pronoun is used to refer to something that is there / far?
Which pronoun is used to refer to something that is there / far?
- Those
- That (correct)
- This
- These
What is the term used for demonstratives used before a noun?
What is the term used for demonstratives used before a noun?
- Demonstrative Pronouns
- Possessive Pronouns
- Relative Pronouns
- Demonstrative Adjectives (correct)
Which form of the demonstrative adjective agrees with the noun?
Which form of the demonstrative adjective agrees with the noun?
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What is the purpose of demonstratives?
What is the purpose of demonstratives?
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Study Notes
Pronouns and Demonstratives
- "This" is the pronoun used to refer to something that is here or near.
- "That" is the pronoun used to refer to something that is there or far away.
Demonstrative Adjectives
- The term for demonstratives used before a noun is "demonstrative adjectives".
- Demonstrative adjectives agree with the noun in number and proximity, meaning they adjust according to whether the noun is singular/plural and near/far.
Purpose of Demonstratives
- The purpose of demonstratives is to indicate specific items or people, clarifying their location and relevance in communication.
- They help to establish context and focus on particular objects or subjects within a conversation or text.
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Test your knowledge of demonstrative pronouns and adjectives with this quiz. Learn how to correctly use this, that, these, and those in English grammar to show relative distance.
