Demonstratives

Demonstratives - This, That, These, Those

Demonstratives are words that show which person or thing is being
referred to. A distinction must be made between demonstrative adjectives and
demonstrative pronouns. A demonstrative adjective modifies a noun. A
demonstrative pronoun stands on its own, replacing rather than modifying a
noun.
This apple is good. I like those houses.
(This modifies 'apple' and those modifies 'houses')
This is good. I like those.
(This and those don't modify any nouns, they replace other nouns)

Use of demonstratives

Demonstratives Singular Plural Near Far

This - -

That - -

These - -

Those - -

Exercise
Complete with the right demonstrative
1. (Talking about a book in your hand)
How could you buy something like ___________________?
2. (With a bowl of cherries on your lap)
___________________ cherries are delicious!
3. Could you bring me ___________________ book I left in the garden?
4. I hate books which tell you: "___________________ is what you have to do
to become rich.
5. (About a picture hanging on the wall)
___________________ are my children.
6. (About a picture you've just taken from your wallet)
___________________ is my wife.

CCAA CAMBU EXTRA MATERIAL 1