Demonstrative pronouns represent a thing or things. It is often used with the verb “to be“.
Rules
- Demonstrative pronouns have to identify nouns. In addition, it can take the place of a noun. For example, “Look at this.” We don’t know what “this” is but it represents a physical object.
- This usually describes things, places, animals, and people.
- Demonstrative pronouns are not the same as demonstrative adjectives. While the words are the same, demonstrative adjectives must qualify a noun, while demonstrative nouns can stand alone.
Examples
- This is my house.
- That is my car.
- These are your exams.
- Those are big apple.
- What is this?
- What is that?
- What are these?
- What are those?
Practice Exercises
