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.
• They 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

Conclusion

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