Understanding Demonstrative Pronouns: This, That, These, Those

Feb 04, 2026

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Demonstrative pronouns serve to represent specific things, whether close or far in distance or time. Examples include "this" and "these" for things nearby, as in "This tastes good!" and "These are bad times." Conversely, "that" and "those" refer to items more distant, such as in "Look at that!" and "Those were the days!" While primarily used for objects, they can also refer to people if previously identified, like in "That sounds like John." This guide delves into their usage and provides illustrative examples.

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Understanding Demonstrative Pronouns: This, That, These, Those

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LJ #8 9/30/13 demonstrative pronouns
Demonstrative pronouns . . . • represent a thing or things. • For example . . . • Near in distance or time (this, these) • This tastes good! • These are bad times.
Demonstrative pronouns also. . . • represent far in distance or time (that, those). • For example . . . • Look at that! • Those were the days!
Demonstrative pronouns are usually used for things only. • They can be used for people IF the person has been identified. • for example, “That sounds like John”.