Introduction
Grammar is a fundamental part of any language and a fundamental part of grammar are demonstrative pronouns. Demonstrative pronouns are key to helping students express what and where they are talking about. This quiz is designed as an introduction to demonstrative pronouns for grade 2 students.
Q1: What is a demonstrative pronoun?
A: A pronoun that is used to pay attention to something
B: A word that stands for a noun
C: A word that expresses a command
D: A word that describes an action
Answer: B: A word that stands for a noun
Q2: What is the demonstrative pronoun for this item?
A: he
B: it
C: her
D: they
Answer: B: It
Q3: What is a demonstrative pronoun example?
A: This
B: Which
C: Those
D: Here
Answer: A: This
Q4: Which of the following is not a demonstrative pronoun?
A: This
B: The
C: Thee
D: That
Answer: C: Thee
Q5: What is the difference between a demonstrative pronoun and an indefinite pronoun?
A: Demonstrative pronouns are used to make specific references to people or objects, whereas indefinite pronouns are used to refer to objects that may be unspecified.
B: Demonstrative pronouns are used to make statements whereas indefinite pronouns are used to ask questions.
C: Demonstrative pronouns are used to express emotions whereas indefinite pronouns are used to make general references.
D: Demonstrative pronouns are used to ask questions whereas indefinite pronouns are used to make statements.
Answer: A: Demonstrative pronouns are used to make specific references to people or objects, whereas indefinite pronouns are used to refer to objects that may be unspecified.
Q6: What is an example of a demonstrative adjectives?
A: This
B: That
C: He
D: It
Answer: A: This
Q7: Which of the following is not a demonstrative pronoun?
A: That
B: They
C: This
D: What
Answer: D: What
Q8: Is the word ‘same’ an example of a demonstrative pronoun?
A: Yes
B: No
Answer: B: No
Q9: What is the demonstrative pronoun for these items?
A: Them
B: Those
C: This
D: He
Answer: B: Those
Q10: Which of the following is not an example of a demonstrative adjective?
A: That
B: This
C: It
D: He
Answer: D: He
Q11: What is the demonstrative pronoun for the following?
A: That
B: They
C: Him
D: This
Answer: A: That
Q12: What is the difference between a demonstrative pronoun and a demonstrative adjective?
A: Demonstrative pronouns are used to refer to a noun whereas demonstrative adjectives are used to describe a noun.
B: Demonstrative pronouns are used to describe a noun whereas demonstrative adjectives are used to refer to a noun.
C: Demonstrative pronouns are used to refer to a person whereas demonstrative adjectives are used to refer to a thing.
D: Demonstrative pronouns are used to describe a person whereas demonstrative adjectives are used to describe a thing.
Answer: B: Demonstrative pronouns are used to describe a noun whereas demonstrative adjectives are used to refer to a noun.
Q13: What is an example of a demonstrative pronoun?
A: Here
B: It
C: These
D: That
Answer: D: That
Q14: What is the difference between the words ‘this’ and ‘that’?
A: This is used to refer to something near to the speaker whereas that is used to refer to something far from the speaker.
B: This is used to refer to something far from the speaker whereas that is used to refer to something near to the speaker.
C: This is used to refer to something near to the speaker whereas that is used to refer to something near to the speaker.
D: This is used to refer to something far from the speaker whereas that is used to refer to something far from the speaker.
Answer: A: This is used to refer to something near to the speaker whereas that is used to refer to something far from the speaker.
Q15: What is the demonstrative pronoun for this item?
A: He
B: You
C: It
D: Them
Answer: C: It
Q16: What is an example of a demonstrative pronoun?
A: Any
B: Those
C: These
D: These
Answer: B: Those
Q17: What is the difference between the words ‘it’ and ‘they’?
A: It is used to refer to a singular noun whereas they is used to refer to a plural noun.
B: It is used to refer to a plural noun whereas they is used to refer to a singular noun.
C: It is used to refer to a noun whereas they is used to refer to a group of people.
D: It is used to refer to a group of people whereas they is used to refer to a noun.
Answer: A: It is used to refer to a singular noun whereas they is used to refer to a plural noun.
Q18: What is an example of a demonstrative pronoun?
A: Which
B: She
C: These
D: Who
Answer: C: These
Q19: Is the word ‘these’ an example of a demonstrative pronoun?
A: Yes
B: No
Answer: A: Yes
Q20: What is the demonstrative pronoun for that item?
A: Him
B: It
C: They
D: Those
Answer: B: It