Are demonstrative pronouns and adjectives the same?
Are demonstrative pronouns and adjectives the same?
Asked by Satyendra Katarya
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1 Answer
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No, they are not same, although they use the same words (this, that, these, those). A demonstrative pronoun stands alone and replaces a noun, as in “This is shocking.”
On the other hand, a demonstrative adjective, modifies a noun, as in “This movie is horrific.” Confusing the two is a common mistake, but the key is to check whether the word comes with a noun or not.
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