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American English Grammar
Demonstrative pronoun
Learning objectives
  • Learn the definition of a demonstrative pronoun
  • Study examples of demonstrative pronouns
Definition of a demonstrative pronoun

  • A demonstrative pronoun:

    • is a word that replaces a noun that can be understood from the context of the conversation or writing

    • identifies a noun or pronoun that is:

      • singular and close to the speaker (this)

      • singular and distant from the speaker (that)

      • plural and close to the speaker (these)

      • plural and distant from the speaker (those)
Examples of demonstrative pronouns

  • Please take this to the manager. (singular and near the speaker)

  • Please take that to the manager. (singular and at a distance from the speaker)

  • Please take these to the manager. (plural and near the speaker)

  • Please take those to the manager. (plural and at a distance from the speaker)












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