The demonstrative adjectives are words that function as indicators of spatial relationship, location or position of the speaker regarding a specific reference. In English there are only two degrees of proximity or distance, so there will only be four demonstrative adjectives: This , That , These , Those . The only distinction between them is based on number.
Unlike Spanish and other languages, adjectives in English must always occupy a position prior to the noun in the sentence, otherwise the link between the two would not be understood. When they are found before verbs, on the other hand, or occupying the place of subject in the sentence , the same words ( that , this , these , those ) will work as demonstrative pronouns and not as adjectives .
See also: Examples of Qualifying Adjectives in English
Examples of demonstrative adjectives in English
This (this, this). It implies the highest degree of proximity, both physical and emotional or relative, of a singular object.
- “Is this book yours?” (Is this your book?)
- “And I though this idea was better than yours” (And I thought this idea was better than yours).
- ” This pencil to Esther belongs ” ( This pen belongs to Esther)
- ” She bought esta card for you ” (She bought this card for you)
- ” Is there a doctor in this plane? “(Is there a doctor on this plane?)
- ” This girl is no thief, your honor ” ( This girl is not a thief, your honor)
- ” Sorry, I will not pay esta broken toy like new ” (Sorry, will not pay this broken as new toy)
- ” I’m afraid esta table is not entirely stable ” (I am afraid that this table is not fully stable)
- ” Who owns this dog? “(Who is the owner of this dog?)
- ” I think esta movie is really scary ” (I think this film is very frightening)
These (these, these). It implies the same degree of proximity asthis, but it applies to a plurality of referents without distinction of possible gender.
- ” Are These accusations against me? “(Are these accusations against me ?)
- ” These kids are behaving very well” ( These children are behaving well).
- “Have you seen these books before?” (Have you seen these books before ?)
- ” These lessons she knows by heart” ( These lessons she knows the memory)
- ” I never Had Seen These men before ” (I had never before seen these men)
- ” These boots are made for walking ” ( These boots were made for walking)
- ” Take a look at These guns, mister ” (Take a look at these guns, sir)
- ” How would you answer These questions? ”(How would you answer these questions?)
- “He does not know These toys are made in China ” (He does not know that these toys are made in China “
- ” I wonder if These socks match ” (I wonder if these socks combine)
That (that, that). It implies the maximum degree of remoteness, whether physical, spatial, emotional or relative, from a singular object.
- ” That girl has – been watching us all night long” ( That girl we’ve been looking all night)
- ” That planet does not really discovered you exist” ( That planet discovered does not really exist).
- ” Haven’t you heard that song somewhere else ?” (Haven’t you heard that song elsewhere?
- ” He never had that kind of luck” (He never had that kind of luck)
- ” We will not Have That chance again ” (never again have this opportunity)
- ” That tomato is still green, Tom ” ( This tomato is still green, Tom)
- ” That laundromat Gives me the creeps ” ( That laundry I find it scary)
- “Isn’t that scarf yours?” (Isn’t that scarf yours ?)
- She bought herself That hat last Thursday (She bought this hat last Thursday)
- That kid looks familiar ( That kid seems familiar to me)
Those (those, those). It implies the same degree of remoteness asthat, but it applies to a plurality of referents without distinction of possible gender.
- ” Those monsters kidnapped my son!” ( Those monsters kidnapped my son!)
- “ Those girls really can dance! ”( Those girls really know how to dance!)
- “All those moments will be lost in time ” (All those moments will be lost in time).
- “ Have you seen those photographs before? ”(Have you seen those photos before ?)
- ” And Those flaws keep me from loving you, Mary ” (And these defects prevent me love you, Mary)
- ” Those things Could be at your door right now ” ( Those things could be at your door right now)
- ” We’re glad Those Countries can finally find peace ” (We are happy that these countries can finally find peace)
- ” Did you bring those friends of yours again?” (Did you bring those friends of yours back?)
- “ You all knew those toys were dangerous! ”(You knew those toys were dangerous!)
- ” Pick up Those bottles, please” (Collect these bottles, please)
