Determiners in English Grammar
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Determiners introduce ______ phrases.

noun

What do determiners express?

Notions like number, quantity, and the kind of reference of the noun phrase.

What is another word for 'determiners'?

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a determiner?

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Which determiner is used to indicate a singular, specific item that is far away?

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The determiners 'few' and 'a few' always convey a negative connotation.

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What does the determiner 'little' suggest about the quantity?

<p>A small amount, almost nonexistent</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which determiner indicates a large number or amount?

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The determiner 'much' should always be followed by a singular noun.

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Which determiner indicates one of two options?

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What does the determiner 'all' signify?

<p>The total number of units within a group.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key distinction between the determiners 'some' and 'any'?

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Determiners

Words that introduce noun phrases and specify meaning.

A, an, the

Articles that specify nouns as definite or indefinite.

This, that, these, those

Demonstrative determiners that indicate proximity to the speaker.

Few, a few, the few

Indicate quantities; few means not many, a few indicates some.

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Little, a little, the little

Similar to few; little is not much, a little means some.

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Many, many a, much

Indicate large amounts; many is plural, much is for uncountable.

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Either, neither

Either refers to one of two; neither negates both.

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All, both

All refers to every member of a group; both refers to two.

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Some, any

Some indicates an unspecified quantity; any suggests a lack of importance.

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A lot of, lots of

Indicate a large number or amount of something.

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More, most, less

More indicates additional quantity; most is the highest degree, less means reduced amount.

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Each, every

Each refers to individuals in a group; every implies all individuals collectively.

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Demonstrative Determiners

Words that demonstrate exact nouns based on location: this, that, these, those.

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Definite Article

The word 'the', used to refer to a specific noun.

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Indefinite Article

The words 'a' and 'an', used for non-specific nouns.

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Quantifiers

Words that express quantity, such as few, some, many.

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Countable Nouns

Nouns that can be counted (e.g., apple, child).

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Uncountable Nouns

Nouns that cannot be counted (e.g., water, information).

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Numerical Determiners

Words that express specific numbers (e.g., one, two, three).

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Proximity Demonstrators

Determiners indicating nearness in speech: 'this' and 'these'.

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Distance Demonstrators

Determiners indicating distance in speech: 'that' and 'those'.

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Affirmative Quantifiers

Words like 'some' and 'a few' indicating a positive amount.

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Negative Quantifiers

Words like 'few' and 'little' indicating a small or no amount.

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Comparative Quantifiers

Words such as 'more', 'most', and 'less', used to compare quantities.

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Definite vs. Indefinite

A distinction in articles; 'the' vs 'a/an'.

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Each vs. Every

Each is used for single items, every emphasizes all items.

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Everyday Usage of Determiners

Commonly seen determiners in daily language such as 'some', 'all'.

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Exclusive Determiners

Words like 'neither' that exclude a choice or possibility.

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Collective Quantifiers

Terms like 'all', 'both' that refer to groups.

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Noun Phrase Introduction

Determiners function as the first word in noun phrases to set context.

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Study Notes

Determiners

  • Determiners introduce noun phrases.
  • They specify the noun.
  • They indicate number, quantity, and the kind of reference.

Examples of Determiners

  • A, an, the: These are common determiners used with singular nouns.
  • This, that, these, those: These determiners specify proximity (near).
  • My, your, his, her, its, their: Used to indicate possession.
  • Few, a few, the few, little, a little, the little: Indicate quantity (few means hardly any).
  • Many, much, more, most, no, any, some, all, either, neither, each, every, one, two, three (numbers): Other types of determiners.

Usage of Determiners

  • This, these: Indicate objects near the speaker. Examples include: "Is this the book you mean?", "These chairs are comfortable."
  • That, those: Indicate objects distant from the speaker. Examples include: "Look at that man!", "Those apples are expensive."
  • Few, a few, the few: Few means hardly any, a few means some, and the few means not many but all of them.
  • Little, a little, the little: Little means hardly any, a little means some, and the little means not much but all of that much.

Other Determiners

  • All: Refers to every part of something or a group. Example: All wood shrinks.
  • Both: Refers to two items or parts. Example: Both the parties signed the contract.
  • Some, any: Some refers to a quantity or group of more than a few. Any can be used to refer to all members. Example: There is some ice in the fridge.
  • Many, many a, much: Many refers to a large group of objects. Many a refers to a number of singular objects. Much refers to a great deal of an amount of something. Example: Many people agree.
  • Either, neither: Either denotes one of two choices. Neither indicates none of the choices. Example: They can park on either side of the street.

Determiners and Nouns

  • Determiners are followed by nouns (singular or plural) in a sentence. For example, "These apples are sweet."
  • Uses for articles and pronouns should be referred to in other Chapters.

Additional Information on Determiners

  • A lot of, lots of: indicate large numbers or quantities. Example: A lot of people were killed.
  • More, most, less: "More" indicates a greater quantity. "Most' is for the greatest quantity. "Less" indicates a lesser amount.
  • Each, every: Each refers to individual items in a group. Every refers to each member of a group (or everyone). Example: Each person got a free gift.

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Test your knowledge of determiners in English grammar with this quiz. Learn how to properly use articles, demonstratives, possessives, and quantifiers in various contexts. This quiz will help reinforce your understanding of the rules governing the use of determiners.

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