Language
English
Level
A2
Unit
Pronouns and possessives
Practice types
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What this grammar point covers

Demonstratives are words like 'this', 'that', 'these', and 'those' used to point to people or things in English.

When to use it

Use demonstratives to show if something is near or far from you, and if it is one thing or more than one thing.

Key forms

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

Examples

This is my book.

That is your pen.

These are my keys.

Those are your shoes.

Tips

  • Use 'this' and 'these' for things close to you.
  • Use 'that' and 'those' for things far from you.
  • Remember: 'this/that' are for one thing, 'these/those' are for more than one.

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