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What is a Demonstrative Pronoun?

A demonstrative pronoun is a pronoun used to point to a specific person, place, animal, or thing. It replaces a noun and clearly shows which one we are talking about and how much far the thing about which we are talking about. 

Demonstrative pronoun (संकेतवाचक सर्वनाम) वह सर्वनाम होता है, जिसका उपयोग किसी विशेष व्यक्ति, स्थान, जानवर या वस्तु की ओर संकेत करने के लिए किया जाता है। यह संज्ञा के स्थान पर आता है और साफ़-साफ़ बताता है कि हम किसके बारे में बात कर रहे हैं तथा वह वस्तु कितनी दूर या पास है, जिसके बारे में चर्चा हो रही है।

1. This is my book.

2. Those are my shoes.

How many types of Demonstrative Pronouns are there?

There are 4 demonstrative pronouns in English:

Meaning and Examples in English & Hindi

This – used for one thing that is near
This is my pen.
यह मेरी कलम है।

That – used for one thing that is far
That is your house.
वह तुम्हारा घर है।

These – used for more than one thing that is near
These are fresh apples.
ये ताज़े सेब हैं।

Those – used for more than one thing that is far
Those are tall buildings.
वे ऊँची इमारतें हैं।

What is a Demonstrative Adjective?

A demonstrative adjective is a word used before a noun to point out which person or thing we are talking about. If these do not come before any noun, then these will be demonstrative pronoun else these will be demonstrative adjective.

Demonstrative adjective is (संकेतवाचक विशेषण) वह शब्द होता है जो संज्ञा से पहले आकर यह बताता है कि हम किस व्यक्ति या वस्तु की बात कर रहे हैं। यदि ये शब्द किसी संज्ञा से पहले नहीं आते, तो ये डेमॉन्स्ट्रेटिव प्रोनाउन (संकेतवाचक सर्वनाम) कहलाते हैं, अन्यथा ये डेमॉन्स्ट्रेटिव एडजेक्टिव (संकेतवाचक विशेषण) होते हैं।

It answers the question: Which one?

This book is very useful.
यह किताब बहुत उपयोगी है।

That house looks beautiful.
वह घर सुंदर दिखता है।

These students are hardworking.
ये विद्यार्थी मेहनती हैं।

Those flowers smell good.
वे फूल अच्छी खुशबू देते हैं।

This idea is interesting.
यह विचार रोचक है।

That teacher explains well.
वह शिक्षक अच्छे से समझाते हैं।

These shoes are comfortable.
ये जूते आरामदायक हैं।

Those mountains are very high.
वे पहाड़ बहुत ऊँचे हैं।

This movie is inspiring.
यह फ़िल्म प्रेरणादायक है।

That road is very long.
वह सड़क बहुत लंबी है।

Important Point

1. When this, that, these, those are used before a noun, they are called demonstrative adjectives.
2. When used alone (without a noun), they are called demonstrative pronouns.

Demonstrative Adjective & Pronoun Exercises: 

1. ___ book on the table is very interesting.
   (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

2. ___ are my favorite shoes.
   (a) This (b) That (c) These (d) It

3. ___ was the best day of my life.
   (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

4. ___ apples you bought yesterday are rotten.
   (a) This (b) That (c) These (d) Those

5. ___ pen in my hand writes smoothly.
   (a) This (b) That (c) These (d) Those

6. ___ were the mistakes he made in the exam.
   (a) This (b) That (c) These (d) Those

7. ___ car parked outside belongs to my uncle.
   (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

8. ___ flowers in the garden smell lovely.
   (a) That (b) This (c) These (d) It

9. ___ was an unforgettable experience.
   (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

10. ___ houses across the river look beautiful.
    (a) This (b) That (c) These (d) Those

11. ___ child is crying loudly.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

12. ___ were the days we will never forget.
    (a) This (b) That (c) These (d) Those

13. ___ umbrella near you is mine.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

14. ___ bags on the floor are heavy.
    (a) This (b) That (c) These (d) Those

15. ___ was not what I expected.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

16. ___ students in the class are very disciplined.
    (a) That (b) This (c) These (d) It

17. ___ idea sounds great.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

18. ___ were the rules explained by the teacher.
    (a) This (b) That (c) These (d) Those

19. ___ phone I am using is brand new.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

20. ___ mountains in the distance look amazing.
    (a) This (b) That (c) These (d) Those

21. ___ lesson helped me a lot.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

22. ___ toys are broken.
    (a) That (b) This (c) These (d) It

23. ___ was a difficult situation.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

24. ___ books on the shelf are old.
    (a) This (b) That (c) These (d) Those

25. ___ chair you are sitting on is broken.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

26. ___ were the moments I cherished.
    (a) This (b) That (c) These (d) Those

27. ___ girl standing here is my sister.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

28. ___ pictures look faded.
    (a) That (b) This (c) These (d) It

29. ___ was not my fault.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

30. ___ buses over there go to Delhi.
    (a) This (b) That (c) These (d) Those

31. ___ answer is correct.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

32. ___ are the reasons for his failure.
    (a) This (b) That (c) These (d) Those

33. ___ laptop on my desk is expensive.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

34. ___ buildings near the station are new.
    (a) This (b) That (c) These (d) Those

35. ___ story impressed everyone.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

36. ___ shoes are too small for me.
    (a) That (b) This (c) These (d) It

37. ___ was the reason for his anger.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

38. ___ trees in the forest are tall.
    (a) This (b) That (c) These (d) Those

39. ___ cup in my hand is hot.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

40. ___ were the mistakes you made.
    (a) This (b) That (c) These (d) Those

41. ___ house we visited yesterday was huge.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

42. ___ fruits are fresh.
    (a) That (b) This (c) These (d) It

43. ___ was not an easy task.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

44. ___ shops across the road are closed.
    (a) This (b) That (c) These (d) Those

45. ___ watch I bought today is costly.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

46. ___ were his final words.
    (a) This (b) That (c) These (d) Those

47. ___ road leads to the village.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

48. ___ notebooks are missing.
    (a) That (b) This (c) These (d) It

49. ___ was a shocking incident.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

50. ___ trains at the platform are delayed.
    (a) This (b) That (c) These (d) Those

51. ___ problem needs immediate attention.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

52. ___ clothes are dirty.
    (a) That (b) This (c) These (d) It

53. ___ was the happiest moment.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

54. ___ villages near the border are peaceful.
    (a) This (b) That (c) These (d) Those

55. ___ pen you gave me works well.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

56. ___ were the instructions given.
    (a) This (b) That (c) These (d) Those

57. ___ bag beside me is heavy.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

58. ___ cars are very expensive.
    (a) That (b) This (c) These (d) It

59. ___ was not acceptable.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

60. ___ bridges across the river are strong.
    (a) This (b) That (c) These (d) Those

61. ___ plan seems perfect.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

62. ___ were the subjects he liked.
    (a) This (b) That (c) These (d) Those

63. ___ jacket I am wearing is warm.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

64. ___ houses are newly painted.
    (a) That (b) This (c) These (d) It

65. ___ was my final decision.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

66. ___ roads in the city are wide.
    (a) This (b) That (c) These (d) Those

67. ___ answer surprised the teacher.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

68. ___ were the complaints received.
    (a) This (b) That (c) These (d) Those

69. ___ chair near you is comfortable.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

70. ___ toys belong to my cousin.
    (a) That (b) This (c) These (d) It

71. ___ was a risky move.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

72. ___ buildings behind us are old.
    (a) This (b) That (c) These (d) Those

73. ___ lesson was very easy.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

74. ___ questions are difficult.
    (a) That (b) This (c) These (d) It

75. ___ was a wise decision.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

76. ___ temples in the town are famous.
    (a) This (b) That (c) These (d) Those

77. ___ phone I lost was expensive.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

78. ___ were the errors found.
    (a) This (b) That (c) These (d) Those

79. ___ book beside me is yours.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

80. ___ papers are important.
    (a) That (b) This (c) These (d) It

81. ___ was an unexpected result.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

82. ___ shops near the mall are open.
    (a) This (b) That (c) These (d) Those

83. ___ bag I bought yesterday is torn.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

84. ___ were his achievements.
    (a) This (b) That (c) These (d) Those

85. ___ road ahead is blocked.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

86. ___ students are absent today.
    (a) That (b) This (c) These (d) It

87. ___ was a memorable trip.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

88. ___ houses over there are old.
    (a) This (b) That (c) These (d) Those

89. ___ answer seems logical.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

90. ___ were the warnings issued.
    (a) This (b) That (c) These (d) Those

91. ___ pen in your pocket is leaking.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

92. ___ notebooks belong to the teacher.
    (a) That (b) This (c) These (d) It

93. ___ was the correct choice.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

94. ___ buildings across the street are offices.
    (a) This (b) That (c) These (d) Those

95. ___ lesson taught me discipline.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

96. ___ answers are written correctly.
    (a) That (b) This (c) These (d) It

97. ___ was a serious issue.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

98. ___ trees near the house are mango trees.
    (a) This (b) That (c) These (d) Those

99. ___ book I am reading is interesting.
    (a) These (b) Those (c) This (d) Them

100. ___ were the final results announced.
     (a) This (b) That (c) These (d) Those

Answer Key 

1 c, 2 c, 3 c, 4 d, 5 a, 6 d, 7 c, 8 c, 9 c, 10 d, 11 c, 12 d, 13 c, 14 d, 15 c, 16 c, 17 c, 18 d, 19 c, 20 d, 21 c, 22 c, 23 c, 24 d, 25 c, 26 d, 27 c, 28 c, 29 c, 30 d, 31 c, 32 c, 33 c, 34 d, 35 c, 36 c, 37 c, 38 d, 39 c, 40 d, 41 c, 42 c, 43 c, 44 d, 45 c, 46 d, 47 c, 48 c, 49 c, 50 d, 51 c, 52 c, 53 c, 54 d, 55 c, 56 d, 57 c, 58 c, 59 c, 60 d, 61 c, 62 d, 63 c, 64 c, 65 c, 66 d, 67 c, 68 d, 69 c, 70 c, 71 c, 72 d, 73 c, 74 c, 75 c, 76 d, 77 c, 78 d, 79 c, 80 c, 81 c, 82 d, 83 c, 84 d, 85 c, 86 c, 87 c, 88 d, 89 c, 90 d, 91 c, 92 c, 93 c, 94 d, 95 c, 96 c, 97 c, 98 d, 99 c, 100 d