Demonstrative modifiers — この (this), その (that), あの (that over there) + noun
Can use demonstrative modifiers before nouns
Look at these examples. Can you spot the grammar pattern?
この映画はおもしろいです。
This movie is interesting.
Pay attention to the highlighted parts. What do they have in common?
Used BEFORE a noun to specify which one:
| Pronoun | Modifier | Example |
|---|---|---|
| これ (this thing) | この + noun | この本 (this book) |
| それ (that thing) | その + noun | その本 (that book) |
| あれ (that over there) | あの + noun | あの本 (that book over there) |
| どれ (which thing) | どの + noun | どの本 (which book) |
Key difference: これ stands alone (pronoun); この modifies a noun (adjective-like). You can't say この alone — it must be followed by a noun.
Apply this grammar in A1 course exercises
Practice ExercisesUsing これ instead of この before a noun (これ本× → この本○)
この映画はおもしろいです。
This movie is interesting.
この(this) + 映画(えいが, movie) + は + おもしろい(interesting) + です
Practice in course
Apply this grammar in A1 course exercises