Demonstrative Adjectives for Kids & Teens

Demonstrative adjectives are words that point to specific things or people. In English, the main demonstrative adjectives are "this," "that," "these," and "those." Conditions for use: 1. Use "this" with singular nouns that are close (e.g., "this book"). 2. Use "that" with singular nouns that are far (e.g., "that car"). 3. Use "these" with plural nouns that are close (e.g., "these apples"). 4. Use "those" with plural nouns that are far (e.g., "those mountains").