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Demonstrative Pronoun

A demonstrative pronoun is a word that replaces a noun and indicates whether the noun is nearby or far away, singular or plural.

Senses:

1. Singular Proximity:

When referring to a noun that is close by.

Example sentence:

This is the book I was talking about.

2. Plural Proximity:

When referring to plural nouns that are close by.

Example sentence:

These are the keys to the car.

3. Singular Distance:

When referring to a noun that is far away.

Example sentence:

I can't hear you. Can you repeat that?

4. Plural Distance:

When referring to plural nouns that are far away.

Example sentence:

Do you see those birds? I wonder where those went.

Popular Usage:

Demonstrative pronouns are commonly used to point out or distinguish specific people, places, or things in conversations or written texts.

Local Usage:

While the usage of demonstrative pronouns is consistent across English-speaking regions, the choice of specific pronouns (such as "this," "that," "these," and "those") might vary subtly based on local or regional dialects.

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