Demonstrative Pronouns

Demonstrative Pronouns are words that point to specific things. If they point to a particular noun, we use this or that. If they point to nouns in plural, we use these or those. Look at the chart for a better clarification. The same words are used as demonstrative adjectives if they change nouns or pronouns.

Examples of demonstrative pronouns:

1. These are my favourite pies.
2. That is something that bothers me a lot.
3. Those are the things you need to think about.

Examples of demonstrative adjectives:

1. This apple (n.) is excellent!
2. That boy (n.) is very rude.
3. Those people (n.) will attend the meeting.

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