What is a Demonstrative Pronouns?
No More Confusion Between Near and Far! Learn the Whole Logic Easily
My Dear Friends! In our last class, we learned about the king of pronouns—the Personal Pronoun. Today, we are going to break down a very important part of English grammar that we use almost every single day when we talk. Our main topic today is the Demonstrative Pronouns (Pointing Pronoun).
When students start writing or speaking English, they often get confused about where to use This, That, These, or Those. They try to memorize the rules, but you already know our number one rule—Stop memorizing, understand the logic! Today, we will learn how these words point out or show (demonstrate) things through a fun conversation between two friends.
Let’s go straight to our classroom friends, Rohan and Priya. They are sitting in the library in the evening and having a great chat.
Classroom Conversation: Priya’s Live Practical!
Scene: It is evening. Rohan is holding a shiny new book that is sitting right next to him. A few old keys are lying far away on top of a cupboard. Priya walks into the library.
Rohan (pointing to the book): Priya! Look at this. This is my new book—This is my new book.
Priya: Wow, Rohan! The book is really nice. By the way, can you point out (demonstrate) those keys on the cupboard for me? Where are they?
Rohan: Yes, why not! Since those keys are far away from me on the cupboard, I will point from here and say—Those are my keys.
Priya (smiling): Awesome, Rohan! You just used a perfect demonstrative pronouns without memorizing any hard rules! When you said Those to show things that are far away, that became a real grammar rule.
Solving the Mystery of Near and Far…
Rohan: Oh! So the words we use to point out or demonstrate things are what Amit Sir calls demonstrative pronouns. Does that mean the logic for This is the same for things that are close by?
Priya: Exactly! When something is very close (Near) to us and it is only one thing (Singular), we use This (यह). Just like you said for your book—This is my book.
Rohan: This is so simple, Priya! But what if I have more than one book near me and I want to show them?
Priya: Very easy! If things are close (Near) and they are more than one (Plural), we use These (ये). For example—These are my books.
Rohan: Wonderful! And what if a single thing is far away (Far) from us, like that calendar hanging on the wall over there?
Priya: If something is far away (Far) and it is only one thing (Singular), we use That (वह). For example—That is a calendar. See? This is how This, That, These, and Those become our main demonstrative pronouns!
Amit Sir’s ‘Demonstrative Magic Board’
My dear friends, after this amazing chat between Rohan and Priya, copy this magic table into your notebook right away to lock this concept in your mind forever:
| Distance | Singular (Only 1 Thing) | Plural (More than 1 Thing) | Meaning and Logic |
| Near (Close by) | This | These | This = single thing nearby These = multiple things nearby |
| Far (Away) | That | Those | That = single thing far away Those = multiple things far away |
⚠️ Amit Sir’s Special Note: Remember, these words are only pronouns when they point to a noun directly without its name appearing right next to them. A helping verb (like is or are) must come right after them! (For example: “This is a pen” is a demonstrative pronouns, but “This pen is mine” is an adjective).
Daily Spoken Practice: Speak Out Loud!
My dear friends, our evening class is incomplete until you speak these words out loud. Close your eyes, touch the things near you, point to the things far away, and say these sentences loudly with me:
(Hold a pen in your hand and say): “This is my favourite pen.”
(Look at a fan far away and say): “That is a moving fan.”
(Touch 2 or 3 notebooks near you and say): “These are my grammar notes.”
(Look at some birds far away and say): “Those are beautiful birds.”
Vocabulary Boost: Make Your English Better!
My Dear Friends! As we move forward in our journey of learning English, it is important to step up from basic words. Let’s learn a few words that make our language look mature and clear. Today, we will break down 3 fantastic words.
Our rule is always the same—Stop memorizing, understand the logic! Let’s learn their meanings, pronunciations, and how to use them in sentences.
1. Precise (Exact / To the point)
My Dear Friends, when we talk without wasting time on extra details and stay completely “to the point,” we call it Precise. (Just like the exact logic you always get in Amit Sir’s classes!)
Pronunciation: prɪˈsaɪs (Pris-ais)
Meaning: Clear, exact, and accurate without any mistakes.
Example Sentences:
English: Please give a precise answer to this exam question.
Hindi: कृपया परीक्षा के इस प्रश्न का सटीक (टू द पॉइंट) उत्तर दें।
English: At precise 06:30 PM, our live class will start.
Hindi: ठीक शाम 06:30 बजे हमारी लाइव क्लास शुरू होगी।
2. Concise (Short and Clear)
When we say everything we want using very few words—keeping it short but full of information—it is called Concise. Instead of memorizing long, boring definitions, it is much better to understand the rules in a concise way.
Pronunciation: kənˈsaɪs (Kun-sais)
Meaning: Giving a lot of information clearly in only a few words.
Example Sentences:
English: Amit Sir always writes concise notes for English grammar.
Hindi: अमित सर अंग्रेजी ग्रामर के लिए हमेशा संक्षिप्त नोट्स लिखते हैं।
English: Keep your introduction short and concise.
Hindi: अपना परिचय छोटा और संक्षिप्त रखें।
3. Concrete (Solid / Real)
When we talk about something that is not just an imaginary idea or hot air, but something backed up by real facts, proof, or strong reasons, we call it Concrete.
Pronunciation: /ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/ (Con-kreet)
Meaning: Clear, certain, and based on real facts, not just ideas.
Example Sentences:
English: To learn English fast, you need a concrete plan.
Hindi: अंग्रेजी तेज़ी से सीखने के लिए आपको एक ठोस योजना की आवश्यकता है।
English: Amit Sir always provides concrete examples to clear our doubts.
Hindi: अमित सर हमारे डाउट्स दूर करने के लिए हमेशा ठोस उदाहरण देते हैं।
🔥 Amit Sir’s Classroom Challenge: My dear friends, now it’s your turn! Go to the comment box below and type a short sentence of your own using the word “Concise”. Let’s see how many students understood today’s logic correctly!
Speaking Practice Sheet
My Dear Friends! Knowing the meanings and rules of words is one thing, but using them in your daily talks is the real victory. Today, I have brought a special speaking sheet for you. Stand in front of a mirror at home and say this conversation out loud at least 3 times. Ready? Let’s start!
Situation 1: Rohan asks for help with exam preparation
Rohan (worried): “Hey Priya! I am so confused. The grammar book has long definitions. I cannot memorize them all!”
Priya (smiling): “Don’t worry, Rohan! Amit Sir always says to keep your studies concise. His notes are very short and clear.”
Rohan (taking a breath of relief): “That is true. But will a short answer help me get good marks in the exam?”
Priya (explaining): “Yes! Your answer does not need to be long. It just needs to be precise and to the point. If it is precise, the teacher will give you full marks!”
Situation 2: Amit Sir’s Magic Formula
Rohan (happy): “You are absolutely right, Priya. Now I have a concrete plan to top the English exam.”
Priya (agreeing): “Wow! That’s great! Amit Sir always provides concrete examples in his class, which makes it easy to understand the true logic.”
Conclusion: No More Memorizing Means You Win!
My Dear Friends! In today’s special class, we did not just learn 3 very important words (Precise, Concise, Concrete), but we also learned how to use them in our daily lives with the help of Rohan and Priya.
Amit Sir always says that English is not a scary subject that you need to memorize; it is just a way to talk to each other. When you learn how to put words into sentences using the right logic, your fear disappears completely. The words you learned today will take your spoken and written English to a brand new, mature level.
Remember, real success comes from Daily Practice, not just reading something once. So, start using these words starting today when you chat or talk with your friends!
Quick Revision Box (A Quick Look)
Precise: Completely exact and to the point.
Concise: Saying everything clearly using very few words (short).
Concrete: Real and solid, based on facts instead of just ideas.