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Demonstrative Pronouns. Nindita Irma Habsari. What is a demonstrative pronoun?. A demonstrative pronoun points out a specific person, place, thing, or idea. This /ðɪs/. The pronoun “this” is used to refer to a singular object which is near the speaker (or here). Example :
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Demonstrative Pronouns Nindita Irma Habsari
What is a demonstrative pronoun? A demonstrative pronoun points out a specific person, place, thing, or idea.
This /ðɪs/ The pronoun “this” is used to refer to a singular object which is near the speaker (or here). Example : • This is my pencil. • This must not continue
That /ðæt/ • The pronoun “that” is used to refer to a singular object which is far from the speaker (or there). Example : • That is my pencil. • That must not continue.
These /ðiːz/ • These: The pronoun “these” is used to refer to more than one object which is near the speaker (or here). Example : • These are the shoes I wore. • Two customers wanted these.
Those /ðəʊz/ • Those:: The pronoun “those” is used to refer to more than one object which is far from the speaker (or there). Example : • Those are the shoes I wore. • Two customers wanted those
Find the demonstrative pronouns in the sentences below.What is the antecedent? This is a funny story. Those are the stamps my cousin needs. Will this be the last snow storm? Thanks, that was a good pie. 5. Nicole, these are my papers.
ANSWERS:Find the demonstrative pronouns in the sentences below.What is the antecedent? This is a funny story. Those are the stamps my cousin needs. Will this be the last snow storm? Thanks, that was a good pie. 5. Nicole, these are my papers.
1 ………… are oranges. 2 ………… is a strawberry. 3 …………… are strawberries. 4 …...........are pears. 5 ………… is an orange.
6 ………. is a lemon. 7 ………. are tomatoes. 8 ………. is a banana. 9 ………. are bananas.
1) What are ……….? 2) What is …………? 3) What are ………..? 4) What is …………?