2 Determiners
2 Determiners
Articles:
- Articles are a type of determiner that specify whether the noun is specific or unspecific.
- There are two articles: "a" (indefinite) and "the" (definite).
Examples:
- "A cat" (indefinite) - Refers to any cat.
- "The cat" (definite) - Refers to a specific cat.
2. Demonstrative Determiners:
- Demonstrative determiners point out specific things or groups of things.
- There are four demonstrative determiners: "this," "that," "these," and "those."
Examples:
- "This book is interesting."
- "Those cookies are delicious."
3. Possessive Determiners:
- Possessive determiners show possession or ownership.
- They include "my," "your," "his," "her," "its," "our," and "their."
Examples:
- "My car is blue."
- "Their house is big."
4. Quantifiers:
- Quantifiers express the quantity or amount of a noun.
- Examples include "some," "many," "a few," "several," "a lot of," "much," and "few."
Examples:
- "I have some friends."
- "There are many stars in the sky."
5. Numbers:
- Numbers are used to express the exact quantity of nouns.
- They include "one," "two," "three," and so on.
Examples:
- "There is one apple on the table."
- "She has two cats."
6. Interrogative Determiners:
- Interrogative determiners are used to ask questions about nouns.
- They include "which," "what," and "whose."
Examples:
- "Which book do you prefer?"
- "Whose bag is this?"
7. Distributive Determiners:
- Distributive determiners are used to refer to individual members of a group.
- They include "each" and "every."
Examples:
- "Each student must complete the assignment."
- "Every child loves ice cream."
8. Universal Determiners:
- Universal determiners are used to make generalizations about nouns.
- Examples include "all," "both," "neither," and "either."
Examples:
- "All dogs are loyal animals."
- "Neither option is suitable."
By understanding and using these different types of determiners, students in Class 7 can clarify the
meaning of nouns in sentences and express various relationships and quantities. These determiners
help to add detail and context to the nouns in English sentences.
QUESTION ANSWERS
Answer: that
2. ________ students in the class are excited about the field trip.
Answer: All
Answer: a
Answer: There
Answer: some
Answer: Many
Answer: my
Answer: Every
Answer: an
Answer: The
11. ________ students in the class have completed their assignments.
Answer: Most
Answer: an
Answer: an
Answer: Half
Answer: the
Answer: some
Answer: Many
Answer: a
Answer: Our
Answer: every
MCQ
13. Which determiner is used to point out specific things or groups of things?
a) All
b) Some
c) Demonstrative
d) Possessive
Answer: c) Demonstrative
20. Which determiner is used to show that a noun belongs to someone or something?
a) Articles
b) Possessive
c) Quantifiers
d) Demonstrative
Answer: b) Possessive
Of course, here are 20 short questions about determiners along with their answers for class 7
students:
3. Question: How does the definite article "the" differ from the indefinite articles "a" and "an"?
Answer: "The" is used for specific or known nouns, while "a" and "an" are used for non-specific or
unknown nouns.
12. Question: Can you name the two indefinite articles in English?
Answer: The two indefinite articles are "a" and "an."
15. Question: What is the difference between "every" and "each" as distributive determiners?
Answer: "Every" refers to all members of a group, while "each" refers to individual members.
18. Question: Can you provide an example of a number determiner indicating sequence?
Answer: "First" is a number determiner indicating the initial position, as in "the first chapter."