LESSON ON DETERMINER PART2 A determiner is a

LESSON ON DETERMINER (PART-2) A determiner is a word that introduces a noun. It always comes before a noun, not after, and it also comes before any other adjectives used to describe the noun.

There are four different types of determiners in English: • Articles, • Demonstratives, • Quantifiers, • Possessives.

Some • The indefinite adjective ‘Some’ is generally used in affirmative sentences with uncountable and plural countable nouns. • There is some proof that he is guilty. • I have some good ideas on the project. • It can also be used in question where ‘Yes’ is expected as an answer • Would you like some tea? • Could you give me some food?

Any • It is used in questions • It is also used in negative sentences where we want to say that something does not exist Ø I don’t need any help. Ø Do you have any advice on the matter? • It is used in affirmative sentences before plural nouns and uncountable nouns when it refers to a quantity of something which may or may not exist. Ø You can stop at any point you like.

Little and Much These are used to refer to amount or quantity. Ø ‘Little’ refers to -a small amount of something Ø‘Much’ refers to- large quantities. Ø Both are used with uncountable nouns. • I want to spend a little time in Dubai. • I have studied very little for my exam. • Do you like to watch much television?

Few and Many These are mostly used to refer to a number. (plural countable nouns) Ø Few emphasizes a smaller number Ømany refer to more numbers Example: • Few students came for the class today. • Many people went to welcome the Indian Cricket team. • They stayed in the U. S. A for a few days.

More, Less and Fewer • They are mostly used as comparative determiners. • ‘More’ is used before plural and uncountable nouns (with than) • Less is used to refer to an amount that is less than another amount. • Fewer refer to a group of things that are smaller than another group Example: Ø He does much more cardio than I do. Ø The poor have less access to cleanliness. Ø There are fewer cars here.

Either and Neither usually refer to two persons or things but show that one out of the two is or is not involved in a situation. Example • Take either side of the bed, both are the same. • Neither of them is speaking the truth.

Each and Every • These determiners are used to refer to all members of a group, persons or things. When we talk about members as individuals, we use ‘each’ and when we make a statement about all of them we use ‘every’. • They are to be prefixed before a singular countable noun and the verb attached with them should be singular. Example: Ø Each and every board member was present in the meeting. Ø Today a laptop and air conditioner can be seen in each house. Ø Every child is said to have his/ her own special abilities.

Exercises based on Determiners. Fill in the blanks with suitable determiners: • 1) ____ house is not mine. • 2) I have ____ more files to complete. • 3) She doesn’t like him ____. • 4) Nidhi answered ____ the questions wrong. • 5) ____ the girls had to carry their own luggage. • 6) I shall not buy ____ oranges. These are rotten. • 7) I have bought ____ cycle. • 8) I drive 10 Kms ____ day to reach my school. • 9) We are expecting ____ guests tonight. • 10) ____ of my answers were correct. So I passed. • 11) Hello! ____is Nipun. Can I speak to Aman? • 12) He spends ____ time on video games. • 13) What is your sister doing ____ days? • 14) I can speak ____ Hindi. • 15) He had built ____ unique house. Answers will be shared tomorrow