Demonstrative Pronouns

🗺️ GRAMMAR MAP

This

Singular, Near

That

Singular, Far

These

Plural, Near

📖 1. The Core Rules & Patterns

This ➔ That

This is my book.

💡 Why: We use this for something close to us.

That ➔ These

That is your pen.

💡 Why: We use that for something far from us.

These ➔ Those

These are my friends.

💡 Why: We use these for multiple things close to us.

🎯 2. Real-Life Usage Scenarios

At School

This ➔ That

This is my homework.

💡 Why: I am referring to my homework that is in front of me.

At Home

These ➔ Those

These are my toys.

💡 Why: I am talking about the toys that are near me.

⚠️ 3. Common Mistakes

❌ Mistakes

1. This are my friends.

2. Those is my book.

3. That are my pens.

✅ Corrections

1. These are my friends.

2. That is my book.

3. Those are my pens.

💡 Explanation: Remember to match the pronoun with the noun it refers to in number and distance.

❓ 4. Frequently Asked Questions

1. When do I use 'this'?

'This' is used for singular items that are near.

2. Can I use 'those' for singular items?

No, 'those' is used for plural items that are far.

Demonstrative Pronouns

🗺️ GRAMMAR MAP

This

Singular, Near

That

Singular, Far

These

Plural, Near

📖 1. The Core Rules & Patterns

This ➔ That

This is my book.

💡 Why: We use this for something close to us.

That ➔ These

That is your pen.

💡 Why: We use that for something far from us.

These ➔ Those

These are my friends.

💡 Why: We use these for multiple things close to us.

🎯 2. Real-Life Usage Scenarios

At School

This ➔ That

This is my homework.

💡 Why: I am referring to my homework that is in front of me.

At Home

These ➔ Those

These are my toys.

💡 Why: I am talking about the toys that are near me.

⚠️ 3. Common Mistakes

❌ Mistakes

1. This are my friends.

2. Those is my book.

3. That are my pens.

✅ Corrections

1. These are my friends.

2. That is my book.

3. Those are my pens.

💡 Explanation: Remember to match the pronoun with the noun it refers to in number and distance.

Demonstrative Pronouns

Demonstrative Pronouns

🗺️ GRAMMAR MAP

📖 1. The Core Rules & Patterns

🎯 2. Real-Life Usage Scenarios

At School

At Home

⚠️ 3. Common Mistakes

❌ Mistakes

✅ Corrections

❓ 4. Frequently Asked Questions

1. When do I use 'this'?

2. Can I use 'those' for singular items?

Demonstrative Pronouns

Demonstrative Pronouns

🗺️ GRAMMAR MAP

📖 1. The Core Rules & Patterns

🎯 2. Real-Life Usage Scenarios

At School

At Home

⚠️ 3. Common Mistakes

❌ Mistakes

✅ Corrections

❓ 4. Frequently Asked Questions

1. When do I use 'this'?

2. Can I use 'those' for singular items?

Other Pronouns lessons

Practice Exercises

Demonstrative Pronouns: Near (This vs These)

Demonstrative Pronouns: Far (That vs Those)

Demonstrative Pronouns: Singular vs Plural Agreement

Demonstrative Pronouns vs Demonstrative Determiners

Demonstratives in Conversations (Introductions & Phone Calls)

Demonstrative Pronouns: Mixed Practice & Error Correction

Demonstrative Pronouns Practice: This, That, These, Those

Demonstrative Pronouns: This, That, These, Those in Daily Contexts

DEMONSTRATIVE PRONOUNS: Practice Exercise 3

DEMONSTRATIVE PRONOUNS: Practice Exercise 4

DEMONSTRATIVE PRONOUNS: Practice Exercise 5

DEMONSTRATIVE PRONOUNS: Practice Exercise 6