Demonstrative Pronoun – English Grammar
Demonstrative pronouns are used to point out something or to show what you are saying about, in short to point to what you are talking about .
Demonstrative pronouns are :- this,that,these,those .
They are used to point/refer things , objects , people, whether they are close to us or far.
Here are some rules you need to follow while using demonstrative pronouns
This is used to point one object which is placed near us eg –
1) this house needs to be renovated. 2) this bag is made of jute 3) i want this box of sweet 4) this route is near to my home
That is used to point one object which is placed far from us eg –
1) can you pass that pencil. 2) that movie seen was horror 3) that car was made in germany 4) bring that bottle along with you
These is used to point more then one object which is placed near us eg – 1) these are my toys 2) i am keeping these seashells 3) do you know that man is a robber 4) can i have these fruits
Those is used to point more than one object which is placed far from us eg -1) those cats are fighting 2) i am selling those utensils 3) please open those sacks 4) put those lighting on top