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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.
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Is that cloth as soft as silk is that used as a demonstrative adjective or a demonstrative pronoun?
In the interrogative sentence, "Is that cloth as soft as silk?", "that" is a demonstrative adjective, because it modifies the noun "cloth". In the sentence, "Is that the best you can offer", "that" would be demonstrative pronoun.
What is the demonstrative pronoun in this sentence I hope these are correct answers?
The demonstrative pronoun in the sentence is these.A demonstrative pronoun takes the place of a noun, indicating near or far in place or time.The demonstrative pronouns are: this, that, these, those.When a demonstrative pronoun is placed before a noun (for example, these answers) it is an adjective.
Is these a pronoun or adjective?
The word 'this' is a demonstrative pronoun and an adjective. The word 'this' is also an adverb (modifies another adverb).Examples:This is a very good movie. (demonstrative pronoun)You will like this movie. (adjective)I can't believe you finished this quickly. (adverb)
Which contains a demonstrative adjective which one is this this is his this hat is his whose is this?
"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.
Is the word those an adjective?
It is both an adjective and a pronoun It's not an adjective, it's either a demonstrative pronoun or demonstrative determiner (determiners are words like 'the' and 'a'). Pronoun use: Those look pretty. Determiner use: Those flowers look pretty.The word 'those' is not an adjective. An adjective is something that describes a noun.
What kind of adjective is this?
This can be a demonstrative adjective (this ball) or a demonstrative pronoun.
How do you translate 'this' into Spanish?
Éste (as a pronoun) ésta (as a pronoun) este (as a demonstrative adjective) esta (demonstrative adjective) esto (demonstrative pronoun, neuter gender)
What is the difference between a demonstrative pronoun and demonstrative adjective?
A demonstrative pronoun replaces a noun, while a demonstrative adjective modifies a noun. For example, in the sentence "This is my book," "this" is a demonstrative pronoun replacing the noun "book," and in the sentence "I want that book," "that" is a demonstrative adjective modifying the noun "book."
Would this be a pronoun?
I assume you mean the word "this". This can be either a demonstrative adjective or a demonstrative pronoun. In this sentence "this" is an adjective: "This car is mine." In this sentence "this" is a pronoun: "This is my car."
When is a demonstrative pronoun not a pronoun?
A demonstrative pronoun is an adjective when placed just before a noun to describe that noun. A demonstrative pronoun is a pronoun when it takes the place of a noun. The demonstrative pronouns are: this, that, these, and those. EXAMPLES pronoun: Mom likes these, but I like those. adjective: Mom likes these tulips, but I like those irises.
Is the demonstrative adjective these singular or plural?
The demonstrative pronoun and the adjective use of the word 'these' is the plural form of 'this'.
Is 'this' in 'this shirt' an adjective?
No, in the phrase "this shirt," "this" is a demonstrative pronoun, not an adjective.
Is that cloth as soft as silk is that used as a demonstrative adjective or a demonstrative pronoun?
In the interrogative sentence, "Is that cloth as soft as silk?", "that" is a demonstrative adjective, because it modifies the noun "cloth". In the sentence, "Is that the best you can offer", "that" would be demonstrative pronoun.
What is the demonstrative pronoun in this sentence I hope these are correct answers?
The demonstrative pronoun in the sentence is these.A demonstrative pronoun takes the place of a noun, indicating near or far in place or time.The demonstrative pronouns are: this, that, these, those.When a demonstrative pronoun is placed before a noun (for example, these answers) it is an adjective.
What is plural of this?
The plural form of the demonstrative pronoun and the adjective this is these.
What type of adjective is THAT?
That is a demonstrative pronoun that often acts as an adjective. I'll have that cake.
Is these a pronoun or adjective?
The word 'this' is a demonstrative pronoun and an adjective. The word 'this' is also an adverb (modifies another adverb).Examples:This is a very good movie. (demonstrative pronoun)You will like this movie. (adjective)I can't believe you finished this quickly. (adverb)
