>> ZG·Lingua >  >> Theoretical Linguistics >> Syntax

What is the atecedent of demonstrative pronouns?

A demonstrative pronoun is a word that points to a specific noun or noun phrase. The antecedent of a demonstrative pronoun is the noun or noun phrase that the pronoun refers to.

Here are some examples:

* This is my favorite book. (Antecedent: book)

* That is the house I grew up in. (Antecedent: house)

* These are the cookies I baked. (Antecedent: cookies)

* Those are the cars I want to buy. (Antecedent: cars)

Important points to remember:

* The antecedent should be clear and unambiguous. The pronoun should clearly refer to a specific noun or noun phrase in the sentence.

* The antecedent can be singular or plural.

* The antecedent can be close to the pronoun or farther away.

Note: Sometimes, the antecedent may be implied rather than explicitly stated. For example, in the sentence "That is beautiful," the antecedent (e.g., painting, dress, view) is not explicitly mentioned, but it is implied by the context.

Copyright © www.zgghmh.com ZG·Lingua All rights reserved.