Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
Please hand me _____ dictionary.

• A. that
• B. these
• C. it
• D. they

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

that

The pronouns that demonstrate (point out) some particular persons or things are called demonstrative pronouns.

In the given sentence the dictionary is being pointed out.

The demonstrative pronoun 'this' and 'these' are used to refer to what is near. It is used to refer to singular nouns. The demonstrative pronoun 'these' is used to indicate plural nouns.

The demonstrative pronouns 'that' and 'those' are used to refer to things far away. 'That' is used in case of singular nouns and 'Those' are used to in case of plural pronouns.

Here, the singular noun dictionary is being referred to which must be out of the person's reach.

Thus, option A is the correct answer. Options B is incorrect.

'It' and 'They' are personal pronouns. They re not used to demonstrate any person or thing.

Thus options C and D are incorrect.