Interrogative and Demonstrative Pronouns Study Guide

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What is an interrogative pronoun?

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An interrogative pronoun is a pronoun used to ask questions. Examples include 'who', 'whom', 'what', 'which', and 'whose'.

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What is a demonstrative pronoun?

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A demonstrative pronoun is a pronoun that points to specific things or people. Examples include 'this', 'that', 'these', and 'those'.

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What does the pronoun 'who' refer to?

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The pronoun 'who' is used to refer to the subject of a verb in a question.

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What does the pronoun 'whom' refer to?

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The pronoun 'whom' is used to refer to the object of a verb or preposition in a question.

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What is the difference between 'this' and 'that'?

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'This' refers to a singular noun that is nearby, while 'that' refers to a singular noun that is at a distance.

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What is the difference between 'these' and 'those'?

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'These' refers to plural nouns that are nearby, while 'those' refers to plural nouns that are at a distance.

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When do we use 'who's'?

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'Who's' is a contraction for 'who is' or 'who has'.

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When do we use 'whose'?

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'Whose' is used to indicate possession, asking to whom something belongs.

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Identify the pronoun in the sentence: 'Whom did you see?'

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'Whom' is the interrogative pronoun used as the direct object in the sentence.

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Identify the pronoun in the sentence: 'Who is coming to the party?'

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'Who' is the interrogative pronoun used as the subject in the sentence.