Language
English
Level
A0
Unit
Pronouns, articles, and reference words
Practice types
0

What this grammar point covers

Demonstratives point to people or things by distance and number.

When to use it

Use demonstratives to identify items in context, often with be.

Key forms

  • this (near, singular)
  • that (far, singular)
  • these (near, plural)
  • those (far, plural)

Examples

This is my phone.

That is our bus.

These are my keys.

Those are your shoes.

Tips

  • Match singular/plural carefully.
  • Demonstratives are useful for classroom and daily interactions.
  • Pair with be for clear starter sentences.

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