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What are the four demonstrative adjectives?

There are actually five demonstrative adjectives in English:

1. This (singular, near)

2. That (singular, far)

3. These (plural, near)

4. Those (plural, far)

5. Such (singular/plural, to emphasize a quality)

Here's how to understand their usage:

* This/These are used for things close to the speaker.

* "This book is interesting."

* "These cookies are delicious."

* That/Those are used for things further away from the speaker.

* "That building is tall."

* "Those flowers are beautiful."

* Such is used to emphasize a quality.

* "She has such a kind heart."

* "He made such a great speech."

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