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Which demonstrative pronoun is used to refer to something close by or something you are talking about directly?
Which demonstrative pronoun is used to refer to something close by or something you are talking about directly?
In English, which demonstrative pronoun is correct for indicating things farther away from the speaker?
In English, which demonstrative pronoun is correct for indicating things farther away from the speaker?
What does the demonstrative pronoun 'that' typically point to?
What does the demonstrative pronoun 'that' typically point to?
Which demonstrative pronoun is used before singular countable nouns and general questions to indicate things near the speaker?
Which demonstrative pronoun is used before singular countable nouns and general questions to indicate things near the speaker?
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When should you use the demonstrative pronoun 'those'?
When should you use the demonstrative pronoun 'those'?
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Which of the following is a correct example using a demonstrative pronoun?
Which of the following is a correct example using a demonstrative pronoun?
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Which demonstrative pronoun is suitable for talking about something close by that was already mentioned?
Which demonstrative pronoun is suitable for talking about something close by that was already mentioned?
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'These' should be used before which type of nouns?
'These' should be used before which type of nouns?
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If you want to refer to objects in your immediate area, what demonstrative pronoun would you use?
If you want to refer to objects in your immediate area, what demonstrative pronoun would you use?
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Which of the following sentences uses a demonstrative pronoun correctly?
Which of the following sentences uses a demonstrative pronoun correctly?
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Study Notes
Pronouns are words that take the place of nouns. They can be used to make sentences more concise by avoiding repetition. There are different types of pronouns, including demonstrative pronouns.
Demonstrative pronouns indicate which person or thing is being referred to in relation to others around it. These pronouns point out people or objects already mentioned in the text. In English, there are four basic demonstrative pronouns: this, that, these, and those. Each of these terms has multiple uses, depending on whether they refer to singular or plural items, to nearby or distant objects, and to the speaker or the addressee.
This
The word "this" is used to refer to something close by or something you are talking about directly. For example:
This book is mine.
The word "this" refers to the book you're referring to in your immediate area.
That
The word "that" is used with singular nouns and verbs to talk about something close by. It often points to something previously mentioned. For example:
I bought that car last week.
Here, "that car" refers to the car mentioned earlier in the conversation.
These
The word "these" is used before singular countable nouns and general questions to indicate things near the speaker. For instance:
These books are mine.
In this sentence, "these books" refers to the books located near the speaker.
Those
The word "those" is used after singular or plural countable nouns and verbs to indicate things farther away from the speaker. For example:
Those books are yours.
In this sentence, "those books" refers to the books located further away from the speaker.
Understanding how demonstrative pronouns work and knowing when to use each one correctly will help you communicate clearly and avoid confusion in your writing and speaking.
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Test your knowledge on demonstrative pronouns in English with a focus on 'this', 'that', 'these', and 'those'. Learn how to use these pronouns to refer to objects or people based on their proximity and context.
