Grammar Lesson Demonstrative Pronouns.pptx

grammar lesson

1. Demonstrative Pronouns: This, That, These, Those Objectives Identify the singular demonstrative pronouns Identify the plural demonstrative pronouns Use both types correctly in sentences.

2. What are Demonstrative Pronouns? Words that point to specific people, places, things, or ideas Help us identify what we're talking about Four main demonstrative pronouns: this, that, these, those Can you think of a time you've used these words?

3. Near vs. Far: This and That This: Points to something close to you That: Points to something farther away Both are singular (one thing) Example: This pencil is mine. That book belongs to the teacher. Can you point to something near you and say "this"? Now point to something far and say "that"!

4. Plural Forms: These and Those These: Points to multiple things close to you Those: Points to multiple things farther away Both are plural (more than one thing) Example: These cookies are delicious. Those trees are very tall. What are some "these" you can see in our classroom? What "those" can you see outside?

5. Using This and These Use for things close to you This: for one thing (singular) These: for more than one thing (plural) Examples: This chair is comfortable. These chairs are comfortable. Can you make your own sentence using "this" or "these"?

6. Using That and Those Use for things far from you That: for one thing (singular) Those: for more than one thing (plural) Examples: That building is very tall. Those buildings are very tall. Try making a sentence using "that" or "those" about something outside the window!

7. Demonstrative Pronouns in Questions We can use demonstrative pronouns in questions too Examples: What is this? Who are those people? Which do you prefer, this one or that one? Can you think of a question using a demonstrative pronoun?

8. Practice: Fill in the Blank Complete these sentences with the correct demonstrative pronoun: ____ is my favorite book. (pointing to a nearby book) ____ were the best days of summer. (talking about past events) Are ____ your shoes over there? ____ apples in my hand are fresh from the tree. Discuss your answers with a partner!

9. Common Mistakes to Avoid Don't mix singular and plural forms Incorrect: This shoes are new. Correct: These shoes are new. Remember: This/That = one, These/Those = more than one Can you spot the mistake? "That flowers smell nice."

10. Real-life Usage In conversations: "What's that noise?" In writing: "These are the reasons I love reading." In giving directions: "Take that road on the left." In shopping: "I'll buy these apples and those oranges." Where have you heard demonstrative pronouns used today?

11. Practice Time!

12. Answer Key!

13. Wrap up This/These: Near, That/Those: Far This/That: Singular, These/Those: Plural Use in statements and questions Remember : Demonstrative pronouns help us point out specific things! Exit Card Look around the room and make 4 sentences using each demonstrative pronoun.