Demonstrative adjectives are used to:
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point something out
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indicate the position of an object
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indicate singular and plural
Demonstrative adjectives are also known as demonstrative determiners.
The demonstrative adjectives are:
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Demonstrative |
Uses |
Examples |
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this |
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I made this sculpture. |
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that |
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I made that sculpture. |
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these |
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I made all these sculptures. |
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those |
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I made all those sculptures. |
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Yayoi, the character used in the examples, was inspired by the Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. To learn more about her colourful life and work, visit the Yayoi Kusama Museum website.