A demonstrative is a word used to show something. What you show can be near or far from you. It can be singular or plural. There are four demonstratives:.
DEMONSTRATIVES (8) Demonstratives to Show Something (01)
In context 3 min
What is a demonstrative?
The 4 Demonstratives 7 min A demonstrative is a word used to show something. What you show can be near or far from you. It can be singular or plural. There are four demonstratives: this (singular, near) that (singular, distant) these (plural, near) those (plural, distant) A demonstrative can be used before a noun. In this case, it is called a determiner. Examples:
Thischair is very comfortable. I need that jacket. Do you like these shoes? He doesnot want those documents. A demonstrative can be used alone, without a noun. In this case, it is a pronoun. Examples:
This is very comfortable. I need that. Do you like these? He does not want those. Language Tip on the Pronunciation of ‘this’, ‘these’ and ‘those’ 5 min ‘this’ is pronounced ‘thiss’ ‘these’ is pronounced ‘thiz’. ‘those’ is pronounced ‘thoz’.
Writing Exercise 5 min Match the demonstratives on the left to its definitions on the right. 1. this 2. these 3. that 4. those
a. singular, far b. singular, near c. plural, near d. plural, far
Writing Exercise 5 min Choose the correct demonstrative. 1. Can you please give me__________ CD over there? (this/that) 2. I think I know__________ people across the street. (these/those) 3. Look here, you should read __________. (this/that) 4. __________jar is difficult to open, can you help me? (this/that) 5.__________shoes do not look very good on me. (these/those) 6. I love __________ pancakes, they taste so good. (this/these) 7. __________ mountains in the distance are the Appalachians. (these/those) 8. What does __________ sign there say? (this/that) 9. I bought __________ shirt I am wearing in Argentina. (this/that) 10. __________ is my favorite perfume, do you like its smell? (this/that) Reading Exercise with the Teacher 5 min Read these sentences to your teacher. Then, put them in the plural. Example: This is my card. These are my cards. 1. That picture looks nice. 2. This is the glass we want to buy. 3. Can you see that bird? 4. They really don’t like this. 5. I like this hat here, but I much prefer that one over there.
Speaking Exercise with the Teacher 5 min Tell your teacher 2 sentences for each picture using this/that/these/those. Example:
1. Those fruits are tropical. 2. I will buy that banana.
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Watch the Video! 5 min With this slide show, you will practice using the demonstratives ‘this’ and ‘that’. Watch the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ouqSpnGWkE Watch it again and complete the sentences under the pictures. Example: That is a clock.
1. _____ is a ______
2. _____ is a ______
3. _____ is a _____
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Quiz 10 min True or False? 1. There are only singular demonstratives.
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2. Demonstratives can be used to show something near or far from you. true false 3. Demonstratives can be used as pronouns.
true false
4. ‘these’ is the plural of ‘that’.
true false
Match the beginning of a sentence on the left to its end the right. 1. This boy 2. That boy 3. These boys 4. Those boys
a. here are my cousins. b. there is my cousin. c. there are my cousins. d. here is my cousin.
Put the words in the correct order. 1. pass / could / those / me / you / ? ____________________________________________________________ 2. my / pen / boss /this / me / is / the / gave ____________________________________________________________ 3. you / jeans / these / look / on / very / good ____________________________________________________________ 4. painting / that / over / is /there / mine ____________________________________________________________
DEMONSTRATIVES (8). Demonstratives for Timing and Feelings (02). In context. 3 min. How can a demonstrative express timing and feelings? 1. 1 Lady picture ...
Some adverbs are made up of one word and a suffix. Examples: Suffix 'wise': clockwise, likewise, otherwise⦠Suffix 'wards': towards, forwards, backwardsâ¦
articles a, an, the the book demonstrative adjectives this, that, these, those ... b. to help define nouns, in terms of specificity (definite or indefinite), number,.
Stating you can't understand. Asking for clarification. I didn't catch that. I didn't understand. I don't understand. I'm sorry? Excuse me? Could you repeat, please?
I live my life and he lives ______. (his/its). 5. We deal with our problems and they deal with ______. (hers/theirs). 6. I have never seen this jacket, it is not ______ ...
Interrogative pronouns can also be used as other parts of speech, such as ... 1) You should use 'who' in your question if you can answer with the pronoun ______. ... Quiz. 10 min. True or False? 1. Interrogative pronouns are used to ask ...
Do you speak English? Meals. I will see you after ... You live on Main Street. Single mountains ... This is not the English I learned at school. The countries with an ...
5. Do you like potatoes? Write the plural form of each vegetable. If the vegetable has no plural form, write “none”. 1. carrot. 2. tomato. 3. onion. 4. corn. 5. potato.
In context. 3 min. Non-native English speakers often hesitate between 'each' and 'every', because ... There is a difference between 'everyone' and 'every one':.
Are there ______ shops near here? 10. There are not ______ ... I don't know if there is coffee, I ask. b. Can I have some coffee, please? 3. I hear a noise. c.
The Conditional: in context. 2 min. What is the conditional? We use the conditional to speak about a result that depends on a condition. If I had money, I would ...
Erick: Whose ______ is it? It is ___ ______. It's _______'s ______. Erick: Whose ___ are they? They are ___ ____. They're _____'s ______. Cheryl: Whose ...
1. What is your first name? 2. What is your last name? 3. What city or town do you live in? 4. What is the name of the President in your country? 5. What is today's ...
The small word âtheâ before the nouns âphoneâ and âpapers,â is a definite article. the phone the papers. Page 2. Definite Article âtheâ. 5 min. âTheâ is a definite article: it is used before a specific person, object or idea. ...
I'm sorry, there's no reply from Mrs. Lasibones. b. ... How can you reduce these issues while speaking English on the phone? ... Could you repeat that, please?
I___________ a mother. (to be). Write the sentences in the present simple, ... Franck: Sorry, I ______ know. Jane: ______ you American? Franck: No, I ______ ...
No, we are not going to the park this afternoon. = No, we are not. When we speak, we use contractions. A contraction is two words put together. Example:.
We do not use âaâ and âanâ before plural nouns, uncountable nouns or abstract nouns. Examples: Beauty lies in the eye of the beholder. (NOT â A beautyâ¦).
Sometimes, when the relative pronoun is the object in the sentence, we do not say it. ... The movie ______ he is watching is in Spanish. ... Watch the Video!
In spring, it's warm. In spring, the flowers bloom. In spring, it's windy. FALL/AUTUMN. In fall, it's cool. In fall, it's windy. In fall, the leaves change color. SUMMER.
Match the vocabulary with the pictures. 1. ... When calling a business, you will talk to the receptionist first. .... Use the sentences above to complete the dialogue.
These children live next door. c. demonstrative adjective, singular, near. 4. Can you give me those, please? d. demonstrative pronoun, singular, near. 1. ______.