2nd Part Demonstratives pronouns for timing and feelings
3rd Part Demonstratives pronouns to show something
4rd Part Possessive Pronouns
5rd Part Relative pronouns
6rd Part Reciprocal pronouns
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Topic : Demonstratives pronouns for timing and feelings
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How can a demonstrative express timing and feelings?
Look Back in those days, people used rotary phones.
Call me this afternoon.
The distance or proximity expressed by demonstratives is not always in space. It can be in time:
Demonstrative
Timing
Examples
this (singular)
present
This dinner is delicious, I am savoring it.
recent past
I played ping-pong this afternoon.
near future
We will go out for dinner this evening.
that (singular)
distant past
I still remember that day in 1995.
distant future
One day it will happen, and I want to be there that day.
these (plural)
present
These days, young peole wear jeans.
recent past
I stayed home these past few days.
near future
These coming weeks are going to be challenging.
those (plural)
distant past
Those were great times.
distant future
I am looking forward to those moments.
The distance or proximity expressed by demonstratives can also be related to feelings. “this” and “these” show proximity (positive feelings, like, approval…). “that” and “those” show distance, often with a negative connotation (dislike, disapproval…).
Examples: Look at this cute little boy. I didn’t like that stupid movie. I agree with these excellent ideas. I do not trust those guys.
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