Demonstrative Adjectives
Demonstrative adjectives are words that are used to point out specific nouns or pronouns. In English, the demonstrative adjectives are "this," "that," "these," and "those."
Usage:
"This" and "these" are used to point out people or things that are nearby or close in time. For example:
- I like this book. (referring to a book close to the speaker)
- We are going to eat these cookies. (referring to cookies on the table)
"That" and "those" are used to point out people or things that are farther away or further in time. For example:
- Look at that bird. (referring to a bird in the distance)
- I want to buy those shoes. (referring to shoes in a store window)
Study Guide:
Here are some examples to help you understand how to use demonstrative adjectives:
- Is this your pencil?
- I don't like that movie.
- She is wearing those earrings.
- Do you want these cupcakes?
Remember, demonstrative adjectives always come before the noun they are describing. They help to clarify which specific noun is being referred to.
Practice using demonstrative adjectives in sentences to become more familiar with their usage and placement.
Hope this helps!
[Demonstrative Adjectives] Related Worksheets and Study Guides:
.◂English Language Arts Worksheets and Study Guides Third Grade. Literary Elements
Worksheet/Answer key
Literary Elements 
Worksheet/Answer key
Literary Elements Worksheet/Answer key
Literary Elements
Worksheet/Answer keyWorksheet/Answer keyThe resources above cover the following skills:
Reading Standards for Literature
Key Ideas and Details
Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events. [RL.3.3]