Demonstrative Pronouns

this that

these those
What is a demonstrative
pronoun?

A demonstrative pronoun
points
out a specific person,
place, thing, or idea.
This and These refer to things
that are nearby.
(either in space or in time)

1. This is my pencil.
2. This must not continue.
3. These are the shoes I wore.
4. Two customers wanted these.
That and Those refer to things
that are farther away
in space or time.

1. That is my pencil.
2. That must not continue.
3. Those are the shoes I wore.
4. Two customers wanted those.
 Also, remember…..
This and that are used to refer to singular
nouns.
Example: This is a delicious apple.
That is a delicious apple.
These and those are used to refer to plural
nouns.
Example: These are delicious apples.
Those are delicious apples.
Find the demonstrative pronouns in
the sentences below.
What is the antecedent?

1. This is a funny story.

2. Those are the stamps my cousin needs.
3. Will this be the last snow storm?
4. 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?
1. This is a funny story.
2. Those are the stamps my cousin needs.
3. Will this be the last snow storm?
4. Thanks, that was a good pie.
5. Nicole, these are my papers.