Chapter 8-Demonstrative Pronouns

Question 1

What are demonstrative pronouns?

Answer 1

Demonstrative pronouns point to nouns they are replacing. There are only two demonstrative pronouns and they are this and that. Their plural forms are these and those.

Question 2

Demonstrative pronouns this and these?

Answer 2

We use this and these to refer to people,things or places that are nearby in space or time. 
Eg:
This is my friend beside me.
These are my drawings in front of us.
This is going to be a fun party.
These are fascinating times.

Question 3

Demonstrative pronouns those and that?

Answer 3

We use that and those to refer to people, animals,things or places that are further away in space or time.
Eg:
That is my friend sitting over there.
Those are my drawings on the wall.
That was a terrific party
Those were fascinating times.

Question 4

Demonstrative pronouns used as adjectives?

Answer 4

Demonstrative pronouns are also used as adjectives to modify nouns by specifying which of the many people, animals, things or places are being talked about.

This tree provides a lot of shade
That tree has barely any foliage
These cities have beautiful parks
Those cities have missed out on proper planning.