What is a demonstarative pronoun?

A demonstrative pronoun is a word that points to a specific noun or pronoun. It tells us which one we are talking about. Think of it like pointing with your finger!

There are four main demonstrative pronouns in English:

* This - refers to a singular noun that is close by

* That - refers to a singular noun that is farther away

* These - refers to multiple nouns that are close by

* Those - refers to multiple nouns that are farther away

Here are some examples:

* This is my new car. (pointing to a car nearby)

* That is the tallest building in the city. (pointing to a building in the distance)

* These are my favorite shoes. (holding up a pair of shoes)

* Those are the books I need to return to the library. (referring to books across the room)

Remember:

* Demonstrative pronouns can also be used as adjectives (e.g., "this book", "those shoes").

* The choice between "this/these" and "that/those" depends on the proximity of the noun to the speaker.