DETERMINER

 A determiner, also known as a limiting adjective, is a word that appears before a noun, providing
clarifying context about the number, definiteness, or ownership of the noun.
Examples: 1) That cup is chipped.
2) Priya is taking her first steps.
3) The festival has been postponed due to bad weather.
 A determiner modifies or describes a noun by clarifying what it refers to. Determiners do this by
indicating qualities such as possession, relative position, and quantity. In a noun
phrase, determiners come before nouns.
Examples: One person is missing from the group.
Types of Determiners:
1. Articles: Articles are a type of determiner that specify definiteness or indefiniteness of a noun. There
are two articles in English: “the” (definite article) and “a/an” (indefinite articles).
2. Demonstratives: Demonstrative determiners indicate the proximity or distance of a noun in relation to
the speaker or listener.Examples: “this,” “that,” “these,” “those”
3. Possessives: Possessive determiners indicate possession or ownership of a noun.Examples: “my,”
“your,” “his,” “her,” “its,” “our,” “their”
4. Quantifiers: Quantifier determiners specify the quantity or amount of a noun. Examples: “some,”
“any,” “many,” “few,” “several,” “all,” “none,” “each,” “every,” “both,” “either,” “neither”
5. Numerals: Numerals are determiners that express numbers or numerical order. Examples: “one,” “two,”
“three,” “first,” “second,” “third,” etc.
6. Interrogatives: Interrogative determiners are used to ask questions about a noun. Examples: “which,”
“what,” “whose”
7. Distributives: Distributive determiners indicate individual members of a group or distribute the noun
among several entities.Examples: “each,” “every,” “either,” “neither”
8. Predeterminers: Predeterminers precede other determiners and modify their meaning by expressing a
specific quantity or amount. Examples: “half,” “both,” “all,” “twice”

Important Rules for Using Determiners

1. Articles (A/An vs. The)
 Use a/an for something mentioned for the first time.
E.g., I saw a dog.
 Use the for something already mentioned or unique.
E.g., The dog was barking loudly.
2. Countable and Uncountable Nouns
 Use few, a few, many for countable nouns.
E.g., A few friends, Many books.
  Use little, a little, much for uncountable nouns.
E.g., A little water, Much effort.
3. Some vs. Any
 Use some in positive statements.
E.g., I have some money.
 Use any in negative statements or questions.
E.g., Do you have any money?
4. Each vs. Every
 Use each for individual members of a group (specific focus).
E.g., Each student received a prize.
 Use every for generalization.
E.g., Every student should follow the rules.
5. Much vs. Many
 Use much with uncountable nouns.
E.g., Much sugar.
 Use many with countable nouns.
E.g., Many students.
6. Either vs. Neither
 Either means one of the two options.
E.g., Either book is fine.
 Neither means none of the two options.
E.g., Neither book is interesting.
7. Possessives vs. Articles
 Do not use an article and a possessive determiner together.
Incorrect: The my book.
Correct: My book.
8. Demonstratives
 Use this/that for singular; these/those for plural.
E.g., This car, Those trees.
9. Quantifiers with Singular Nouns
 Use every, each with singular nouns.
E.g., Every student.
10. Double Determiners
 Avoid using two determiners together unless they complement each other.
Incorrect: The my pen.
Correct: My pen.
 Important Practice Questions
1. Fill in the blank with the correct option to complete the note of appreciation by the Head of an
organization.
It is good to know that ______ registration forms were received this time for our event, as compared to
the previous year.
A. many
B. most
C. much
D. more
Ans. D. More

2. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete an official announcement.
Attention all prefects,
Please be informed that the deadline for submitting your registrations for participation in the Art
Exhibition has been extended; (that/ these/ this) should be communicated to all students of classes IX-X.
Ans. This.

3. Fill the blank by choosing the correct option, to complete the concluding line of an issued circular by
an Organisation, to its Managers.
A copy of the plan is enclosed and __ (that/ then/ this) may be communicated to all Team Leaders for
compliance.
Ans. this.

4. Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the closing line, from an
analytical report.
In conclusion, this study explores the association among short-sleep pattern and overweight youngsters.

Option No. Error Correction

A explores explore

B and or

C among between

D In for

Ans. Option (c)

5. Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the following line, from a
news report:
Last week a child was not allowed to board the plane at Ranchi airport.

Option No. Error Correction

A child children

B last previous

C the a

D at in

Ans. C. Error: the, Correction: a.

6. There’s never _______ petrol left after Rahul uses the car.
A. much
B. little
C. many
D. a little
Ans. (A) much

7. Choose the appropriate option from the box to complete the given sentences.
i. You may have _____ (either / any) of the four watches.
ii. I have been to ______ (a / the) doctor, whose name appeared in the New York Times.
iii. I had left _____ (the / my) green shirt on the bed, but I can't find it now.
iv. Is there _____ (the / a) fitness centre near your house?
v. _____ (one / few / an) example helps understand concepts better.
vi. _____ (India / India's) cultural diversity attracts tourists from all over the world.
vii. That house at the corner of the street belongs to _____ (many / those) people who are standing near
its gate.
viii. He has hardly read _____ (many / any) book.
ix. He drove with _____ (much / little) care and hence was fined by the traffic police.
x. _____ (little / a little) milk is required for a cup of tea.
xi. _____ (few / some) of the mango trees in their garden bear fruit twice a year.
xii. _____ (any / each) student of this class is a scholar badge holder.
xiii. My _____ (another / other) sister is taller than me.
xiv. The _____ (many / three) monkeys that escaped from the Delhi zoo were found eating bananas in a
fruit shop.
xv. I spent _____ (the little / a little) money I had.
Ans. i. You may have either of the four watches. (Either is used when choosing between limited
options)
ii. I have been to the doctor, whose name appeared in the New York Times. (The specific doctor who
was mentioned in the newspaper)
iii. I had left my green shirt on the bed, but I can't find it now. (Shows possession)
iv. Is there a fitness centre near your house? (Non-specific reference to any fitness centre)
v. An example helps understand concepts better. (Singular article before a vowel sound)
vi. India's cultural diversity attracts tourists from all over the world. (Possessive form needed)
vii. That house at the corner of the street belongs to those people who are standing near its gate.
(Demonstrative adjective referring to specific people)
viii. He has hardly read any book. (Negative context)
ix. He drove with little care and hence was fined by the traffic police. (Indicating insufficient amount)
x. A little milk is required for a cup of tea. (Small but sufficient quantity)
xi. Some of the mango trees in their garden bear fruit twice a year. (Indicating a portion of the whole)
xii. Each student of this class is a scholar badge holder. (Referring to every individual student)
xiii. My other sister is taller than me. (Referring to a different sister)
xiv. The three monkeys that escaped from the Delhi zoo were found eating bananas in a fruit shop.
(Specific number is more appropriate than 'many')
xv. I spent the little money I had. (Referring to a specific small amount)