DEMONSTRATIVES

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What are demonstratives?

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Demonstratives are words used to indicate specific items in relation to the position of the speaker. They include 'this', 'that', 'these', and 'those'.

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

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'This' refers to a singular noun that is close to the speaker, while 'that' refers to a singular noun that is farther away.

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

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'These' refers to plural nouns that are close to the speaker, while 'those' refers to plural nouns that are farther away.

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Use 'this' in a sentence.

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'This is my favorite book.'

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Use 'that' in a sentence.

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'That was a great movie we watched last night.'

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Use 'these' in a sentence.

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'These cookies are delicious.'

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Use 'those' in a sentence.

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'Those mountains look beautiful in the sunset.'

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What is the function of demonstratives in a sentence?

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Demonstratives function to specify which items are being referred to, helping to clarify meaning in communication.

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How do demonstratives agree with nouns?

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Demonstratives agree with nouns in number (singular or plural) and proximity (near or far).

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What is an example of a demonstrative used in a question?

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'Which of these books do you prefer?'.