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Which article is used before singular nouns that refer to non-specific things?
Which article is used before singular nouns that refer to non-specific things?
Which possessive adjective is used to show ownership or possession for the noun 'dog'?
Which possessive adjective is used to show ownership or possession for the noun 'dog'?
What type of noun is 'water'?
What type of noun is 'water'?
Which demonstrative is used to point out a specific thing that is close by?
Which demonstrative is used to point out a specific thing that is close by?
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What is the main function of demonstratives in a sentence?
What is the main function of demonstratives in a sentence?
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What type of word is 'he'?
What type of word is 'he'?
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Which of the following possessive adjectives shows ownership or possession for the noun 'cat'?
Which of the following possessive adjectives shows ownership or possession for the noun 'cat'?
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What is the function of the quantifier 'some' in a sentence?
What is the function of the quantifier 'some' in a sentence?
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When is the definite article 'the' used?
When is the definite article 'the' used?
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What type of article is used with plural nouns or uncountable nouns?
What type of article is used with plural nouns or uncountable nouns?
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Which of the following is an example of using the indefinite article 'a'?
Which of the following is an example of using the indefinite article 'a'?
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Study Notes
Article Usage
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The (definite article):
- Used before nouns that refer to specific, previously mentioned things
- Used before singular and plural nouns
- Can be used before abstract nouns (e.g., happiness, beauty)
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A/An (indefinite articles):
- Used before singular nouns that refer to non-specific things
- A used before nouns starting with consonant sounds
- An used before nouns starting with vowel sounds
Pronouns
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Personal Pronouns:
- I, you, he, she, it, we, they
- Used to replace nouns in sentences
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Possessive Pronouns:
- Mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs
- Used to show ownership or possession
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Reflexive Pronouns:
- Myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, themselves
- Used to refer back to the subject of the sentence
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Demonstrative Pronouns:
- This, that, these, those
- Used to point out specific things
Possessive Adjectives
- My, your, his, her, its, our, their
- Used to show ownership or possession
- Placed before nouns to indicate possession
Quantifiers
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Countable and Uncountable Nouns:
- Countable nouns can be counted (e.g., book, dog)
- Uncountable nouns cannot be counted (e.g., water, air)
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Some, Any, All, Both, Each, Every:
- Used to express quantity or amount
- Used with countable and uncountable nouns
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Much, Many, Little, Few:
- Used to express quantity or amount
- Much used with uncountable nouns
- Many used with countable nouns
- Little used with uncountable nouns
- Few used with countable nouns
Demonstratives
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This, That, These, Those:
- Used to point out specific things
- Used to distinguish between two or more things
- This/These used for things close by
- That/Those used for things farther away
Articles
- The (definite article) is used before nouns that refer to specific, previously mentioned things
- The can be used before singular and plural nouns
- The can be used before abstract nouns (e.g., happiness, beauty)
- A/An (indefinite articles) are used before singular nouns that refer to non-specific things
- A is used before nouns starting with consonant sounds
- An is used before nouns starting with vowel sounds
Pronouns
- Personal Pronouns include: I, you, he, she, it, we, they
- Personal Pronouns are used to replace nouns in sentences
- Possessive Pronouns include: Mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs
- Possessive Pronouns are used to show ownership or possession
- Reflexive Pronouns include: Myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, themselves
- Reflexive Pronouns are used to refer back to the subject of the sentence
- Demonstrative Pronouns include: This, that, these, those
- Demonstrative Pronouns are used to point out specific things
Possessive Adjectives
- My, your, his, her, its, our, their are used to show ownership or possession
- Possessive Adjectives are placed before nouns to indicate possession
Quantifiers
- Countable nouns can be counted (e.g., book, dog)
- Uncountable nouns cannot be counted (e.g., water, air)
- Some, Any, All, Both, Each, Every are used to express quantity or amount
- These words are used with countable and uncountable nouns
- Much is used with uncountable nouns
- Many is used with countable nouns
- Little is used with uncountable nouns
- Few is used with countable nouns
Demonstratives
- This, That, These, Those are used to point out specific things
- These words are used to distinguish between two or more things
- This/These are used for things close by
- That/Those are used for things farther away
Determiners
- Express the reference of a noun or noun phrase in a sentence
Demonstratives
- Used to point out specific people or things
- Include words: this, that, these, those
- Examples: This book is mine, I like those shoes
Pronouns
- Replace nouns in a sentence
- Can be used as subjects, objects, or complements
- Include words: he, she, it, they, me, him, her, us, them
- Examples: He is going to the store, She ate breakfast
Possessive Adjectives
- Show ownership or possession
- Include words: my, your, his, her, its, our, their
- Examples: My car is red, Their house is big
Quantifiers
- Express the quantity of a noun
- Include words: some, any, all, both, each, few, little, much, many
- Examples: I have some money, There is little water left
Article Usage
Definite Article
- The definite article is "the"
- Used when the noun is specific or previously mentioned
- Examples: I'm going to the store (specific store), I read the book (specific book)
Indefinite Article
- The indefinite article is "a" or "an"
- Used when the noun is general or unknown
- Examples: I need a book (any book), He's a doctor (any doctor)
Zero Article
- Used with plural nouns or uncountable nouns
- Examples: I like dogs (plural noun), Water is essential (uncountable noun)
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Learn about the usage of definite and indefinite articles and personal pronouns in English grammar.
