Demonstrative Pronouns
- This
- Usage: Refers to a singular noun that is close to the speaker.
- Example: This is my book. (The book is near me.)
- That
- Usage: Refers to a singular noun that is far from the speaker.
- Example: That is my book. (The book is not near me.)
- These
- Usage: Refers to plural nouns that are close to the speaker.
- Example: These are my books. (The books are near me.)
- Those
- Usage: Refers to plural nouns that are far from the speaker.
- Example: Those are my books. (The books are not near me.)
Visual Aid
Quick Tips
- This/These = close.
- That/Those = far.
- This/That = singular.
- These/Those = plural.
This simple framework can help your students understand and correctly use these pronouns.