The Noun Family: Demonstrative Pronouns

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A middle school grammar quiz over demonstrative pronouns.

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1.

Define a pronoun:
- A.
  
  Takes the place of a noun
- B.
  
  Agrees with the antecedent in number and case
- C.
  
  Is always capitalized
- D.
  
  Both A & B
- E.
  
  Both B & C
2.

Define an antecedent:
- A.
  
  The noun that a pronoun replaces
- B.
  
  Any word that is NOT a noun
- C.
  
  Words that end in "-ly"
- D.
  
  All of the above
- E.
  
  None of the above
3.

A demonstrative pronoun ...
- A.
  
  Is part of a set of directions or a recipe
- B.
  
  Is always paired with an adjective
- C.
  
  Refers back to a specific noun or pronoun
- D.
  
  Only applies to sports sentences
4.

What is the best way to remember demonstrative pronouns?
- A.
  
  Demonstrative pronouns "demonstrate" or "point out" a specific noun or pronoun
- B.
  
  Demonstrative pronouns only apply to "demons" or "evil things"
- C.
  
  Demonstrative pronouns are only used in recipes or sports plays
- D.
  
  Demonstrative pronouns are only used by the guy in the Sham Wow! commercials.
5.

Identify the demonstrative pronoun and it's antecedent:Ricky brought this bowl of chips to the party.
- A.
  
  Demonstrative pronoun: this / antecedent: Ricky
- B.
  
  Demonstrative pronoun: this / antecedent: bowl
- C.
  
  Demonstrative pronoun: this / antecedent: chips
- D.
  
  Demonstrative pronoun: this / antecedent: party
6.

There are only four words that are demonstrative pronouns. Identify them:
- A.
  
  His, hers, its, theirs
- B.
  
  Fat, sat, mat, cat
- C.
  
  Red, green, yellow, twelve
- D.
  
  This, that, these, those
7.

Identify the demonstrative pronoun and it's antecedent:Those girls loved to watch "Cake Boss."
- A.
  
  Demonstrative pronoun: those / antecedent: girls
- B.
  
  Demonstrative pronoun: those / antecedent: loved
- C.
  
  Demonstrative pronoun: those / antecedent: loved
- D.
  
  Demonstrative pronoun: those / antecedent: watch