The demonstrative pronouns (this, that, these, those) can function as a subject or an object in a sentence.
Examples:
These are mom's favorite flowers. (subject of the sentence)
I will buy these for my mom. (direct object of the verb 'will buy')
The demonstrative pronoun "this" indicates a single object closest to the speaker.
The personal pronoun "I" is the subject of the sentence.The relative pronoun "that" introduces the relative clause 'these are the correct answers'.The demonstrative pronoun "these" is the subject of the relative clause.The entire relative clause is the direct object of the verb "hope".
Demonstrative pronouns show the relationship between a subject and the object. The demonstrative pronouns are this, that, these, and those.
"That" is the demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a single object far from the speaker.
The pronoun 'this' is a demonstrative pronoun, a word that takes the place of a noun, indicating near or far in place or time.The demonstrative pronouns are: this, that, these, those.A demonstrative pronoun functions as a noun in a sentence, as the subject of a sentence or a clause, and as the object of a verb or a preposition.Examples:This is the candy that mother likes. (subject of the sentence)We can buy this for mother. (direct object of the verb 'can buy')I have enough money for this. (object of the preposition 'for')Note: The demonstrative pronouns also function as adjectives when placed before a noun to describe that noun.Example: This candy is mother's favorite.
Yes, the demonstrative pronouns can function as a subjector an object in a sentence.The demonstrative pronouns are: this, that, these, those.Examples:This is a good movie. (subject of the sentence)What a good day that was. (subject of the relative clause)Mom made this from scrap material. (object of the verb 'made')I'll need more time for this. (object of the preposition 'for')
No, the pronoun 'whom' is a relative pronoun and an interrogative pronoun.A relative pronoun is a word that introduces a relative clause, a group of words that includes a subject and a verb but is not a complete sentence, which provides information that 'relates' to the antecedent.The relative pronouns are: who, whom, whose, which, that.An interrogative pronoun is a word that introduces a question. The interrogative pronoun takes the place of a noun that is the answer to the question.The interrogative pronouns are: who, whom, what, which, whose.A demonstrative pronoun, a type of pronoun that takes the place of a noun, indicating near or far in place or time.The demonstrative pronouns are: this, that, these, those.Examples:To whom should I give my completed application? (interrogative pronoun)The person to whom you give your application is the manager. (relative pronoun)That is his office. (demonstrative pronoun)
The pronoun 'these' is a demonstrative pronoun, a type of pronoun that takes the place of a noun, indicating near or far in place or time.The demonstrative pronouns are: this, that, these, those.A pronoun is used in a sentence the same as a noun, as the subject of a sentence or a clause, and as the object of a verb or a preposition.Example sentences:These are the flowers that mother likes. (subject of the sentence)We can buy these for mother. (direct object of the verb 'can buy')I have enough money for these. (object of the preposition 'for')Note: The demonstrative pronouns also function as adjectives when placed before a noun to describe that noun.Example: These flowers are mother's favorite.
The demonstrative pronouns (this, that, these, those) function as both subject and object pronouns. Examples:subject: Those are my favorite.object: I also like these.subject: This is chocolate.object: I already had some of that.Note: The demonstrative pronouns are adjectives when placed in front of a noun to describe the noun: Those cookies are my favorite. I also like these cookies.
The pronoun 'those' is a demonstrative pronoun, a word that takes the place of a noun showing nearness or distance in place or time. The demonstrative pronouns are this, that, these, and those.A demonstrative pronoun functions as the subject of a sentence or a clause, and as the object of a verb or a preposition.Examples:Does mom like these or those.Those are the ones mom likes best.We already have this but we don't have that.When the demonstrative pronouns are placed in front of a noun, they are adjectives. Examples:Those shoes look new.I'll call you when those books come in.
"Which one is this?" contains which acting as a demonstrative adjective. One is the subject. The other phrases: "This is is his hat." This is acting as a demonstrative pronoun and is the subject. "Whose is this?" Whose is acting as a relative pronoun and is the subject.
The subject is 'this' a demonstrative pronoun; pronouns that show, indicate, point to.