GRAMMAR & STRUCTURE
Demonstratives

Definition

Demonstratives come before nouns. They show whether the nouns are near ("this", "these") or far ("that", "those").

Example

This dress here is very beautiful.
(The speaker is describing a dress close to her.)

That dress on the shelf is very beautiful.
(The speaker is describing a dress far from her.)

Explanation

Demonstratives:

• identify the nouns being described.
• come before nouns.
• show the location of the nouns being described.
• have plural and singular forms.

Related Sections

Articles
Plurals