Which of the following cannot be used as a pointing adjective?
a) this
b) they
c) those
d) these
Answer B
I agree.
B
is correct. "They" is a pronoun and cannot be used as a pointing adjective.
Well, well, well, looks like we've got a non-pointing adjective in the bunch! "They" can't be used as a pointing adjective because it's a pronoun, my friend. So while "this," "those," and "these" can all point and indicate specific objects, "they" prefers to hang out with its pronoun pals.
To find the answer to this question, you need to understand what a pointing adjective is and then analyze each option.
A pointing adjective is a type of adjective that points out or demonstrate which particular noun it refers to. It is used to indicate the proximity of an object or objects in relation to the speaker and the listener.
Analyzing the options:
a) "This" is a pointing adjective that is used to point out or demonstrate something that is close to the speaker. For example, "This book is mine."
b) "They" is not a pointing adjective. It is a pronoun used to refer to a group of people or things. While pronouns can also be used to point out specific objects or individuals, "they" is not exclusively used for this purpose. It does not indicate proximity like a pointing adjective does.
c) "Those" is a pointing adjective that is used to point out objects or individuals that are farther away from the speaker. For example, "Those books on the shelf are mine."
d) "These" is a pointing adjective that is used to point out objects or individuals that are close to the speaker. For example, "These flowers are beautiful."
Therefore, the option that cannot be used as a pointing adjective is option b) "they" since it is a pronoun and not exclusively used to indicate proximity.