Demonstrative Pronouns and Determiners
5 Words
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Pronounthis
used when referring to a person or thing that was recently mentioned or one that is close in space or time
I saw a book on the table; this was the one I wanted to read.
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Pronounthat
used to identify a specific person or thing observed or pointed out by the speaker
That is my brother standing by the car.
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Pronounthese
used to indicate items or people that are nearby or in close proximity to the speaker
These belong on the top shelf.
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Pronounthose
used to point out or refer to specific people, things, or ideas that are at a distance from both the speaker and the listener
I don't like those.
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Adverbsuch
used to emphasize the degree or extent of something
The room has such large windows.
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