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2 Determiners

The document discusses the different types of determiners in English grammar. It explains that determiners specify nouns and include articles like "a" and "the", demonstratives like "this" and "that", possessives like "my" and "your", quantifiers like "some" and "many", numbers, interrogatives like "which" and "what", distributives like "each", universals like "all", and partitives. Examples are provided for each type of determiner. The purpose of determiners is to add context and detail to nouns. Understanding determiners helps students clarify meaning and express relationships in English sentences.

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2 Determiners

The document discusses the different types of determiners in English grammar. It explains that determiners specify nouns and include articles like "a" and "the", demonstratives like "this" and "that", possessives like "my" and "your", quantifiers like "some" and "many", numbers, interrogatives like "which" and "what", distributives like "each", universals like "all", and partitives. Examples are provided for each type of determiner. The purpose of determiners is to add context and detail to nouns. Understanding determiners helps students clarify meaning and express relationships in English sentences.

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1.

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

FILL IN THE BLANKS


Certainly, here are 20 fill-in-the-blank questions related to the topic of determiners, along with their
respective answers:

1. Please pass me ________ book from the shelf.

Answer: that

2. ________ students in the class are excited about the field trip.

Answer: All

3. She wants to buy ________ new dress for the party.

Answer: a

4. ________ are two important exams this week.

Answer: There

5. Can you give me ________ information about the event?

Answer: some

6. ________ people enjoy watching movies on weekends.

Answer: Many

7. I need to meet with ________ teacher after school.

Answer: my

8. ________ girl in the room was listening to music.

Answer: Every

9. The concert starts in ________ hour.

Answer: an

10. ________ cookies on the plate are chocolate chip.

Answer: The
11. ________ students in the class have completed their assignments.

Answer: Most

12. I saw ________ eagle flying in the sky.

Answer: an

13. She has read ________ interesting novel recently.

Answer: an

14. ________ of the pizza was eaten by the children.

Answer: Half

15. I can't decide between ________ two options.

Answer: the

16. There are ________ books on the shelf.

Answer: some

17. ________ of the kids at the party were playing games.

Answer: Many

18. She bought ________ dozen roses for her mother.

Answer: a

19. ________ team won the championship last year.

Answer: Our

20. He visits the park ________ day to walk his dog.

Answer: every

MCQ

1. Which of the following is not a determiner?


a) This
b) Chair
c) Many
d) Some
Answer: b) Chair

2. What is the purpose of determiners in a sentence?


a) To describe actions
b) To identify nouns
c) To indicate tense
d) To show emotions
Answer: b) To identify nouns
3. "The," "a," and "an" are examples of which type of determiner?
a) Demonstrative
b) Possessive
c) Articles
d) Quantifiers
Answer: c) Articles

4. Which of the following is a demonstrative determiner?


a) Each
b) Those
c) Several
d) Both
Answer: b) Those

5. "My," "your," and "their" are examples of which type of determiner?


a) Demonstrative
b) Possessive
c) Articles
d) Interrogative
Answer: b) Possessive

6. Which of the following is a quantifier determiner?


a) Both
b) That
c) These
d) Whose
Answer: a) Both

7. Which determiner is used to ask questions about nouns?


a) Possessive
b) Quantifier
c) Interrogative
d) Universal
Answer: c) Interrogative

8. "Some," "many," and "several" are examples of which type of determiner?


a) Possessive
b) Articles
c) Quantifiers
d) Distributive
Answer: c) Quantifiers

9. Which determiner is used to make generalizations about nouns?


a) All
b) Neither
c) This
d) His
Answer: a) All

10. "Each" and "every" are examples of which type of determiner?


a) Quantifiers
b) Possessive
c) Demonstrative
d) Universal
Answer: d) Universal

11. What does the determiner "neither" indicate?


a) Inclusive choice
b) Singular nouns
c) Positive quantity
d) Ownership
Answer: a) Inclusive choice

12. "Few," "a few," and "several" indicate:


a) Singular nouns
b) Negative quantity
c) Indefinite quantity
d) Positive quantity
Answer: d) Positive quantity

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

14. What is the purpose of an indefinite article like "a" or "an"?


a) To indicate a specific item
b) To show ownership
c) To express quantity
d) To refer to any one of a group
Answer: d) To refer to any one of a group

15. "Both" is an example of a ___________ determiner.


a) Demonstrative
b) Possessive
c) Distributive
d) Universal
Answer: c) Distributive

16. "This" and "that" are examples of which type of determiner?


a) Possessive
b) Demonstrative
c) Universal
d) Interrogative
Answer: b) Demonstrative

17. Which of the following is a universal determiner?


a) All
b) Each
c) Some
d) Both
Answer: a) All

18. What does the determiner "whose" indicate?


a) Ownership or possession
b) Singular nouns
c) Indefinite quantity
d) Specific quantity
Answer: a) Ownership or possession

19. "Many" is an example of a ____________ determiner.


a) Possessive
b) Quantifier
c) Demonstrative
d) Distributive
Answer: b) Quantifier

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:

1. Question: What is a determiner in English grammar?


Answer: A determiner is a word that introduces or specifies a noun.

2. Question: Name the three articles in English.


Answer: The three articles are "a," "an," and "the."

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.

4. Question: What are demonstratives, and can you give examples?


Answer: Demonstratives are determiners that indicate the proximity of a noun. Examples include
"this," "that," "these," and "those."

5. Question: Give an example of a possessive determiner.


Answer: "My" is a possessive determiner, as in "my dog."

6. Question: How do quantifiers differ from other determiners?


Answer: Quantifiers indicate the quantity or amount of a noun, such as "some," "many," or "few."

7. Question: Provide an example of a number determiner.


Answer: "Three" is a number determiner, as in "three books."

8. Question: What do interrogative determiners help you do?


Answer: Interrogative determiners help you ask questions about nouns, such as "which book" or
"what time."

9. Question: Give an example of a distributive determiner.


Answer: "Each" is a distributive determiner, as in "each student."

10. Question: What role do predeterminers play in a sentence?


Answer: Predeterminers add more information to other determiners, such as "all my books."

11. Question: What is the function of partitive determiners?


Answer: Partitive determiners indicate a part or portion of something, like "some of the cake."

12. Question: Can you name the two indefinite articles in English?
Answer: The two indefinite articles are "a" and "an."

13. Question: Give an example of a possessive determiner indicating ownership.


Answer: "Their" is a possessive determiner, as in "their house."

14. Question: How do you use the determiner "both" in a sentence?


Answer: "Both" is used to refer to two things or people, as in "both friends."

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.

16. Question: What is a partitive determiner used for?


Answer: A partitive determiner is used to indicate an unspecified portion of something.

17. Question: What is the purpose of interrogative determiners?


Answer: Interrogative determiners help form questions about nouns and their identities.

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."

19. Question: Name a cardinal number.


Answer: "Five" is an example of a cardinal number, as in "five apples."

20. Question: What do determiners help us do in a sentence?


Answer: Determiners help specify, clarify, or provide additional information about nouns in a
sentence.

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