What are the Demonstrative Adjectives?
Definition:
Demonstrative adjectives give information about the location of a noun or pronoun.
There are four primary demonstrative adjectives: “this,” “that,” “these,” and “those.”
* This watch is costly .
* This weekend was really fun .
*These prickly flowers look awesome.
* These days people are very busy .
* See those shady trees .
This” (singular) and “these” (plural) refer to something or someone relatively close.
So, they are called near (or proximal) demonstratives.
“That” (singular) and “those” (plural) refer to something or someone relatively far away. So, they are called far (or distal) demonstratives.
Note:
Demonstrative Adjectives and Demonstrative Pronouns use the same words.
The easiest way to know that difference is that Demonstrative Adjectives are always before a noun while Demonstrative Pronouns are before a verb or by themselves.
Let us see the difference.
Demonstrative Adjective
They come before a noun and describe it
1. This book is very interesting.
2. That car belongs to my uncle.
3. These flowers look beautiful.
Demonstrative Pronouns
They replace the noun and stand alone
1. This is my favorite pen.
2. That was an amazing performance.
3. These are not mine.
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