Adjectives and Pronouns (demonstrative)

Summary of contents – Lesson 29

1-     What are demonstrative adjectives and pronouns? How are they different and how do we differentiate between the two?

2-     Using demonstrative adjectives and pronouns. Knowing which ones to use depending on what is being talked about and where nouns are physically located.

3-     Looking at how demonstrative adjectives and pronouns are formed depending on the gender of the noun they go before or replace and whether the noun is singular or plural. A look at ‘neuter’ demonstrative pronouns.

Aims of the lesson

1-     Being able to differentiate between demonstrative adjectives and pronouns. Being able to recognise when a particular word is being used as a demonstrative pronoun and not as a demonstrative adjective. Understanding how accent marks help to clarify meaning.

2-     Knowing which demonstrative adjectives and pronouns to use in conversation depending on whether the nouns they are used with or replace are close by or far away from the person who is talking or being talked about.

3-     Being able to identify the different types of demonstrative adjectives and pronouns that exist in Spanish and correctly spell them depending on the gender of the noun they go before.

4-     Knowing when and how to use ‘neuter’ demonstrative pronouns. Understanding why they don’t need accents.