WHAT ARE DEMONSTRATIVE DETERMINERS

What are 'Demonstrative Determiners'??

In simple words, demonstrative determiners are meant to point to a particular noun. They are also used to indicate the position or location of a noun from the speaker's point of view.

For example : This, That, These ,Those.

When and How to use demonstrative determiners correctly?

1.This - is used to refer to a singular noun that's near to the speaker.

For example: This is my pencil.

2. These - refers to plural nouns that are near the speaker.

For example:

These are my flowers.

3.That- is used to refer to a singular noun that is far from the speaker.

For example:

That is my house.

4.Those- refers to plural nouns that are far away from the speaker.

For example:

Those are my balloons.

Comments

THE EAGLE AND THE BEETLE

The Eagle and the Beetle A beetle loved a certain hare And wandered with him everywhere; They went to fairs and feasts together, Took walks in any kind of weather, Talked of the future and the past On sunny days or overcast, But, since their friendship was so pleasant, Lived for the most part in the present. One day, alas, an eagle flew Above them, and before they knew What cloud had shadowed them, the hare Hung from her talons in mid-air. 'Please spare my friend,' the beetle cried. But the great eagle was sneered with pride: 'You puny, servile, cloddish bug - Go off and hide your ugly mug. How do you dare assume the right To meddle with my appetite? This hare's my snack. Have you not heard I am the great god Zeus's bird? Nothing can harm me, least of all A slow, pathetic, droning ball. Here, keep your friend's head' And she tore The hare's head off, and swiftly bore His bleeding torso to her nest, Ripped off his tail, and ate the rest.

NOTICE WRITING

What is Notice Writing? A notice is a written or printed announcement which is written in order to inform a large number of people about some events, functions or programs. The announcement could be anything such as an upcoming event, competition, lost and found notice or just a simple information. Notice is generally written in a formal tone and to the point. The language should be simple and formal. Notices are put op on display boards in schools or in public places. What is the Format of Notice Writing? The format of notice consists of the following: 1. Name of the issuing agency or institution: On the top you have to write the name of the issuing agency or institution such as the name of your school in bold letters. Example - GREENERY HOUSING SCHOOL, LONDON 2. Write NOTICE : After writing the name of issuing agency, you have to write NOTICE in bold letters. Example - GREENERY HOUSING SCHOOL, LONDON NOTICE 3. Date O

LEAVE APPLICATION FOR SCHOOL

HOW TO WRITE A LEAVE APPLICATION FOR SCHOOL? We all at times, write letters to our near and dear ones. We express our feelings, emotions, ideas , suggestions and many other things either through spoken language or may be sometimes through written words. But do we write letters only to express our feelings to our family, friends and loved ones? No right? In life, we all sometimes or the other come across certain situations where writing a proper formal letter is a must . For example, if you are seeking for a job then you must write a proper CV , if you wish to offer some services and invite clients for the same then again you must be writing a proper advertisement . Likewise, in case if you are a student then you must know how to write a leave application isn't it? So, how do you write an application for leave? Are you also the one who writes 'I beg to state..........? ' If your answer is yes, then this article would be of great help to you. To know more don'

ENGLISH LEARNING

Search This Blog