Demonstrative pronouns must agree with the noun they modify in gender, number, and case. To choose the correct demonstrative, determine the gender, number, and case of the noun and find the matching demonstrative on reference charts. The charts show the singular and plural forms of hic, haec, hoc and ille, illa, illud and their translations, with endings that follow typical declension patterns. Examples demonstrate using the right demonstrative based on agreement with the modified noun.
2. Demonstratives must Agree Demonstratives work just like normal adjectives; they will agree with the noun they modify/rename in gender, number, and case. They must agree in GNC!
3. How to Determine Which Demonstrative to Use Figure out first what the gender, number, and case are for the noun that it is modifying. Look on the charts to find which demonstrative matches that description.
4. Hic, Haec, Hoc (Singular) Study the following chart for the singular of hic and its translations:
5. Hic, Haec, Hoc Plural Study the following chart for the pluralofhic and its translations:
6. Ille, Illa, Illud (Singular) Study the following chart for the singular of illeand its translations:
7. Ille, Illa, Illud (Plural) Study the following chart for the plural of ille and its translations:
8. Regularity of Endings Notice that the endings for the plural forms are very much like the regular 1st and 2nd Declension endings. The neuters follow the two rules for neuter nouns. Nom. and Acc. look alike. Nom and Acc. plural end in –a.
9. Examples I am giving a book to thisgirl. Librumpuellaehuicdono. Puellaeis dative, singular, feminine; so huicis also dative, singular, feminine. I am painting thathouse. Illamcasampingo. Casamis accusative, singular, feminine; so illamis also accusative, singular, feminine.
