E-Lecture - Demonstrative Pronouns

A pronoun which demonstrates a noun, an object, a complement, etc., is called a demonstrative pronoun. In other words, the pronouns which describe or modify a thing or a person are called demonstrative pronouns. They can be both singular and plural.

The demonstrative pronouns are this, that, these, and those.

Examples

  • Could you tell me the price of that handbag in the shop window?
  • This plate is cracked.
  • Those bananas are not ripe enough to eat.
  • These are the only keys I could find.
  • These flowers are beautiful.
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