Demonstrative Pronouns.
by Yänci RaMirez
1. USES
2. Normally we use demonstrative pronouns for things only. But we can use them for people when the person is identified.
3. Near in distance or time (this, these)
4. Far in distance or time (that, those)
5. Far in distance or time (that, those)
6. That sounds like John.
7. USES
8. This is Josef speaking. Is that Mary?
9. Meaning of demonstrate (verb): to show; to indicate; to point.
9.1. A demonstrative pronoun represents a thing or things:
10. Do not confuse demonstrative pronouns with demonstrative adjectives. They are identical, but a demonstrative pronoun stands alone, while a demonstrative adjective qualifies a noun.
11. That smells. (demonstrative pronoun)
12. That book is good. (demonstrative adjective + noun)
