Demonstrative
Demonstrative
A demonstrative is a determiner that is used deictically to indicate a referent's spatial, temporal, or discourse location.
A demonstrative functions as:
- a modifier of a noun, or
- a pronoun.
(English)
- These
- Those
- This
- That
Page/s: 372
Source: Quirk, Greenbaum, Leech, and Svartvik 1985
Quirk, Randolph, S. Greenbaum, G. Leech, and J. Svartvik. 1985.A comprehensive grammar of the English language. London: Longman.
Page/s: 338
Source: Mish 1991
Mish, Frederick (editor). 1991.Webster's ninth new collegiate dictionary. Springfield, MA: Merriam-Webster. 1,564 pages. 0877795088; indexed 0877795096; deluxe 087779510X.
Page/s: 61
Source: Hartmann and Stork 1972
Hartmann, R.R.K., and F.C. Stork. 1972.Dictionary of language and linguistics. London: Applied Science.
Broader Terms
- BT↑ Determiner
Related terms
- ExactMatch: https://glossary.sil.org/term/demonstrative
