"This" is the demonstrative pronoun.
The demonstrative pronoun "this" indicates a single object closest to the speaker.
"That" is the demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a single object far from the speaker.
A demonstrative pronoun shows a relationship in location between the speaker and the object. Examples include "this," "that," "these," and "those."
No, those is not a personal pronoun. Those is a demonstrative pronoun.The demonstrative pronouns are this, that, these, and those.Example sentence: Those are the best cookies.
Yes, the demonstrative pronoun is often referred to as a pointing word because it helps to point out or identify a specific person, place, or thing in relation to the speaker.
Yes, "my" is a possessive pronoun that indicates ownership or belonging by the speaker.
"That" is the demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a single object far from the speaker.
A demonstrative pronoun takes the place of a noun indicating near or far in place or time. They are this, that, these, and those.Example sentences for a demonstrative pronoun preceding its antecedent:This was my first effort at writing poetry.That is a very good idea.These are mother's favorite flowers.I like those but they're very expensive shoes.Note: The demonstrative pronouns are adjectives when placed before a noun to describe that noun.Example: These flowers are mother's favorite.
The demonstrative pronoun is these.A demonstrative pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun indicating near or far in place or time.The pronoun 'these' takes the place of the plural noun 'paintings' indicating proximity to the speaker.
A demonstrative pronoun shows a relationship in location between the speaker and the object. Examples include "this," "that," "these," and "those."
"This" is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a person, place or thing understood both by the speaker and the listener.
"This" is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a person, place or thing understood both by the speaker and the listener.
The pronoun that shows a relationship in location between the speaker and the object is called a demonstrative pronoun. This includes words like "this," "that," "these," and "those."
A demonstrative pronoun is a pronoun used to point out or refer to a specific noun or noun phrase. It helps identify or distinguish something in relation to the speaker and the listener. Examples of demonstrative pronouns include "this," "that," "these," and "those."
A demonstrative pronoun takes the place of a noun indicating near or far in place or time. A demonstrative pronoun may or may not have an antecedent. The speaker may be indicating by gesture (demonstrating) the person or thing referred to.The demonstrative pronouns are: this, that, these, and those.Example sentences:This is my new office. (the antecedent is the noun 'office')The auto show starts today. My roommate told me that. (the entire first sentence is the antecedent)I would like some of these. (no antecedent, the speaker is indicating by gesture)Note: The demonstrative pronouns also function as adjectives when placed just before a noun to describe the noun.Example: I like these tulips.
The antecedent for the demonstrative pronoun 'those' is a plural noun or two or more nouns.The demonstrative pronouns (this, that, these, those) don't always have an antecedent in the sentence or a preceding sentence when the speaker is physically indicating something or the speaker and the listener know what the pronoun represents.Examples:The tulips come in so many colors but I like thosethe best. (plural noun)I have some chicken and a tomato. Those will make a nice sandwich. (two nouns)I'll have two of those. (speaker is indicating)Note: The word 'those' is a demonstrative pronoun when it takes the place of a noun in a sentence. The word 'those' is an adjective when placed before a noun to describe the noun.Example: I'll have two of those oranges.
Demonstrative adjectives show whether the noun they refer to is singular or plural, and whether the noun is located near to or far from the speaker. The noun which is being pointed out always follows the demonstrative adjective. The most commonly used demonstrative adjectives are: This (singular noun, near to)/that (singular noun, far from)/these (plural noun, near to/those (plural noun, far from). Examples: Don't eat THOSE berries. I really love THAT man. THESE shoes are great. THIS is a wonderful cake.
Every pronoun needs an antecedent.An antecedent is the noun or pronoun that a pronoun is replacing.The antecedent is not always within the sentence or the text. The antecedent can be implied or known to the speaker and the listener.Examples:When George got to 19th Street, he got off the train. (the noun"George" is the antecedent of the personal pronoun "he.")Everyone arrived on time. (the pronoun 'everyone' is an indefinite pronoun, a word that takes the place of a noun or nouns for all the people in a given group)He and she arrived together. They came in the same car. (the personal pronouns 'he and she' are the antecedent of the personal pronoun 'they' in the second sentence)These are mother's favorite flowers. (the demonstrative pronoun 'these' has an implied antecedent, known to the speaker and the listener by gesture of the speaker)