Pronouns and Determiners - Demonstrative Pronouns and Determiners
Demonstratives specify distance and number of the person or object they refer to.
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this
[pronoun]
used when referring to a person or thing that was recently mentioned or one that is close in space or time
Ex: This turned out to be a really entertaining film .
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that
[pronoun]
used to identify a specific person or thing observed or pointed out by the speaker
Ex: Is that your phone ringing ?
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Sign inthese
[pronoun]
used to indicate items or people that are nearby or in close proximity to the speaker
Ex: These are delicious .
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Sign inthose
[pronoun]
used to point out or refer to specific people, things, or ideas that are at a distance from both the speaker and the listener
Ex: Can you pass me those?
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Sign insuch
[pronoun]
used to refer back to someone or something previously mentioned
Ex: The weather forecast is uncertain , but if such predictions are true , we 'll need to prepare accordingly .
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Sign inthis
[determiner]
used to refer to an object or person that is physically close to us
Ex: This chair is comfortable to sit on .
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that
[determiner]
used to refer to the more distant of two people or things near the speaker
Ex: You hold this end and I 'll grab that end .
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