The demonstrative pronouns are this, that, these, and those.
A demonstrative pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun indicating near or far in place or time.
An adjective is a word that is placed before a noun to describe the noun.
Examples:
This is mother's favorite music. (demonstrative pronoun)
This music is mother's favorite. (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."
Demonstrative adjectives are used to describe a noun. Demonstrative pronouns are used to replace a noun. They are: This - Este/Esta These - Estos/Estas That - Ese/Esa Those - Esos/Esas Examples: Demonstrative adjective - Me gusta este lenjuage (I like this language) Demonstrative pronoun - Me gusta ese (I like that)
The pronoun 'that' in the example sentence is a demonstrative pronoun.A demonstrative pronoun takes the place of a noun (cousin) indicating near or far in place or time.The demonstrative pronouns are: this, that, these, those.Note: The demonstrative pronouns are adjectives when placed before a noun to describe that noun (that cousin, that noun).
Yes, in this sentence, "that" functions as a demonstrative pronoun referring back to the height difference between the two individuals, suggesting that part of the difference can be attributed to her high heels.
A demonstrative pronoun takes the place of a noun indicating near or far in place or time.The demonstrative pronouns are: this, that, these, and those.Example: I like these, but I also like those.Note: The demonstrative pronouns also function as adjectives when placed just before a noun to describe the noun.Example: I like these flowers.
The difference between "them" and "those" is that 'them' is an objective pronoun whereas 'those' is a demonstrative pronoun.
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."
Demonstrative adjectives are used to describe a noun. Demonstrative pronouns are used to replace a noun. They are: This - Este/Esta These - Estos/Estas That - Ese/Esa Those - Esos/Esas Examples: Demonstrative adjective - Me gusta este lenjuage (I like this language) Demonstrative pronoun - Me gusta ese (I like that)
The pronoun 'that' in the sentence is a demonstrative pronoun.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.Note: The demonstrative pronouns are adjectives when placed before a noun to describe that noun (that course, that noun).
The word 'those' is a pronoun (a demonstrative pronoun) because it takes the place of a noun in a sentence.A demonstrative pronoun takes the place of a noun indicating near or far in place or time.The demonstrative pronouns are: this, that, these, and those.Example: I like those but they're very expensive.Note: The demonstrative pronouns are adjectives when placed before a noun to describe that noun.Example: I like those shoes but they're very expensive.
The way to tell the difference between a pronoun and an adjective is:a pronoun takes the place of a noun in a sentence;an adjective is placed before a noun to describe that noun.A demonstrative pronoun takes the place of a noun indicating near or far in place or time.The demonstrative pronouns are: this, that, these, and those.Examples: These are a rich shade of gold.An adjective is placed in front of the noun it describes:Example: These marigolds are a rich shade of gold
A demonstrative pronoun takes the place of a noun indicating near or far in place or time.The demonstrative pronouns are: this, that, these, and those.Example: I like these, but I also like those.Note: The demonstrative pronouns also function as adjectives when placed just before a noun to describe the noun.Example: I like these flowers.
The pronoun 'that' in the example sentence is a demonstrative pronoun.A demonstrative pronoun takes the place of a noun (cousin) indicating near or far in place or time.The demonstrative pronouns are: this, that, these, those.Note: The demonstrative pronouns are adjectives when placed before a noun to describe that noun (that cousin, that noun).
A demonstrative pronoun is a pronoun that takes the place of a noun indicating near or far in place or time.The demonstrative pronouns are: this, that, these, and those.Example: I like these, but I also like those.Note: The demonstrative pronouns also function as adjectives when placed just before a noun to describe the noun.Example: I like these tulips.
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.
Yes, in this sentence, "that" functions as a demonstrative pronoun referring back to the height difference between the two individuals, suggesting that part of the difference can be attributed to her high heels.
A demonstrative pronoun takes the place of a noun indicating near or far in place or time.The demonstrative pronouns are: this, that, these, and those.Example: I like these, but I also like those.Note: The demonstrative pronouns also function as adjectives when placed just before a noun to describe the noun.Example: I like these flowers.