2. WHAT ARE DEMONSTRATIVES?
Demonstratives are words that show which person or thing is
being referred to. For example: This is my brother.
“This” is a demonstrative.
The demonstratives in English are:
THIS, THAT, THESE, THOSE
3. USE OF DEMONSTRATIVES
Demonstratives differ according to:
- Distance: near or far.
- Number: singular or plural.
Here are the main distinctions:
THIS is used with singular nouns that are near to the speaker.
THAT is used with singular nouns that are far from the speaker.
THESE is used with plural nouns that are near to the speaker.
THOSE is used with plural nouns that are far from the speaker.
5. EXAMPLES
This t-shirt is mine.
I like this dress.
That jacket is yours.
I don´t like that skirt.
These shoes are old.
These are my favourite
sneakers.
Those socks are green.
Those boots are Brown.
