Question

What is the difference between Demonstrative Pronouns and Demonstrative Adjectives ?

Answer 1

>This is a present from my uncle. >These are merely excuses. >I may have offended, but such was not my intention. In the above sentences, the words this, that and such are uses to point out the objects to which they refer, and are, therefore, called demonstrative pronouns; While as demonstrative adjectives point out which person or thing is meant. It'll be clear by the following examples- >This boy is stronger than Adam. >I hate such things. This and such are demonstartive adjectives here. Deminstrative adjectives answer the question "Which"? Demonstrative pronouns become demostrative adjectives when they're used with nouns.e.g. >This book is mine. >What was that noise? etc I hope you got you answer :)

Answer 2

Demonstrative Pronouns :-

It is used to point out certain objects. Words like these,this,that,those are Demonstrative Pronouns.

• Example :- These are not our shawls
• That was a refreshing drink.
• Those are packets of stale food.
• This is not a genuine matter.

Demonstrative Adjective :-

It is an adjective which is used to point out a particular Noun or Pronoun.

• Example :- This watch belongs to Asif.
• Those strawberry are very sweet and delicious.
• That woman is an insane character.
• These animals are harmless.