TSA CBT Practice Test

Which pronouns point out a specific person or thing?

1. Possessive pronouns

2. Demonstrative pronouns

3. Interrogative pronouns

4. Relative pronouns

The correct answer is: Demonstrative pronouns

Demonstrative pronouns are indeed the correct choice as they are specifically designed to point out particular people or things. Common examples of demonstrative pronouns include "this," "that," "these," and "those." These pronouns help to specify and draw attention to something or someone in conversation or writing, making them essential for clarity in communication about specific entities. Possessive pronouns, on the other hand, indicate ownership (such as "mine," "yours," or "theirs") and do not primarily serve to specify particular individuals or objects. Interrogative pronouns are used to ask questions about people or things, such as "who," "whom," "what," and "which," and therefore do not focus on indicating specific entities. Relative pronouns, like "who," "whom," "that," and "which," connect clauses and provide additional information about a noun, but they do not inherently point out a specific person or thing.