Determine Rs

DETERMINERS
W H AT A R E D E T E R M I N E R S ?
 Determiner is a word, phrase, or affix that occurs together with a noun or
noun phrase and serves to explain the reference of that noun or noun
phrase in that context.
 A determiner may indicate whether the noun is referring to a definite or

indefinite element of a class.
 Common kinds of determiners include:
1. Definite and indefinite articles

2. Demonstrative pronouns
3. Possessive determiners
4. Quantifiers
DEFINITE AND INDEFINITE DETERMINERS
 Definite determiner: The word ‘the’ is called definite article. It is used

before a noun or a pronoun which refers to something or someone
specific.
E.g.: 1. You may keep the change.

2. Move the chair in the corner.
3. Bring the brown bag here.
4. The mobile is unreasonably costly.
5. I want to eat the most famous dish of this restaurant.
Where is ‘the’ used?
 For only one:
E.g.: 1. The Pope is visiting Russia.

2. The moon is very bright tonight.
3. The sun rises from the east.
4. Towards the North of India are the Himalayas.
5. The Prime Minister announced a complete lockdown.
 For only one in that context:
E.g.: 1. We lived in a small house near the church.

2. Can I borrow the car?
3. We went to the beach yesterday.
4. Look at the boy over there.
5. She is dressed in the white dress that I gave her.
 For superlative degrees:
E.g.: 1. He is the tallest boy in our class.

2. She is the most beautiful girl.
3. I have visited the oldest church in Goa.
4. Dogs are the most loyal companions.
5. The highest score was 99%.
 All the things referred to by a noun:
E.g.: 1. The wolf is not really a dangerous animal.

2. The kangaroo is found only in Australia.
3. The heart pumps blood through the body.
4. The invention of mobile is a boon and a curse.
5. The rich should help the poor.
 Countries whose names include words like ‘Kingdom’, ‘States’, or
‘Republic’:
E.g.: 1. The United States of America.
2. The United Kingdom.
3. The Kingdom of Bhutan.
4. The People’s Republic of China.
 Countries which have plural nouns as their names:
1. The Netherlands. 2. The Philippines.
 Geographical features:
(mountains ranges, group of islands, rivers, seas, oceans)

E.g.: 1. The Himalayas 2. The Pacific 3. The Amazon
4. The Canaries 5. The Ganga 6. The Arabian Sea
 For newspapers:
E.g.: 1. The Times of India

2. The Indian Post
 For well-known buildings or art work:
E.g.: 1. The Mona Lisa

2. The Taj
 For families:
E.g.: 1. The Kapoors

2. The Simpsons
 Indefinite Determiner: The words ‘a’ and ‘an’ are called indefinite articles.
They are used with singular countable nouns.
E.g.: A – 1. Do you have a pencil?

2. Where can I get a glass of water?
3. I have a huge catalogue of stamps.
4. I ate a full pack of banana wafers.
5. Near my house is a lady who is blind.
An – 1. I have an idea.
2. Can I eat an apple?
3. India has an army of strong and loyal soldiers.
4. An entire hour for this work wasn’t enough.
5. We were given an assignment yesterday.
Demonstrative Pronouns
 Demonstrative pronouns: These pronouns indicate the noun that is being

referred to.
1. This 2. That 3. These 4. Those

(Near + Single) (Far + Single) (Near + Plural)
(Far + Plural)
E.g.: 1. This is my book.

2. That is my book.
3. These are my books.
4. Those are my books.
Possessive Pronouns
 Possessive pronouns: They show you possession or belonging.
Subjective Objective
My Mine
His His
Her Hers
Your Yours
Its Its
Our Ours
Their Theirs
e.g.: My house is very big. e.g.: The big house is mine.
E.g.: 1.This is my house. 2. The beautiful daughter is theirs.

Quantifiers
 Quantity determiners: They tell us how much of a thing is being referred

to. (Uncountable Nouns)
Some
Much
Less
Any
More
Enough
Little
E.g.: 1. Give me some/ more/ less juice.

2. I did not eat any/ more/ enough rice.
 Quantity determiners: They tell us how many things are being referred to.
(Countable Nouns)
All
Every
Each
Two (or any other number)
Few
Many
Most
Several
E.g.: 1. I am inviting all my friends/ three of my friends.

2. Give one toffee to each student.
3. Several/ all/ most/ few/many students have failed the test.
EXAMPLES
1. I have a book. I will write my name on it.
Ans: A book: indefinite article My name: possessive determiners
2. The children are walking with their parents.
Ans: Their: Possessive determiners
3. There are several books in the cupboard.
Ans: Several: Quantity determiner (countable)
4. The Ganga is a holy river.
Ans: The Ganga: Definite article
5. My Parents gifted me that video game.
Ans: That: Demonstrative
6. The happiest people are the prettiest.
Ans: The happiest and the prettiest: Definite article
Exercise
1. Several animals are in danger of 11. Those notes are yours.
becoming extinct.
12. This new mobile has many new
2. The gardener put some soil into features.
the flower pot.
13. Those are my parents.
3. Her parents are doctors.
14. I played the new game only a few
4. I rang him up a few times, but he times.
didn’t receive.
15. Listen to every word I say.
5. Pass me that book.
16. January is the first month of the
6. You may keep the change. year.
7. I ate three apples today. 17. Whose keys are these?
8. Give me some water please. 18. An old king had a precious stone.
9. Whose bag is that? 19. Does he still have those boots?
10. This is their house. 20. The youngest siblings are the
naughtiest.

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DETERMINERS

 A determiner may indicate whether the noun is referring to a definite or

 Common kinds of determiners include:

1. Definite and indefinite articles

 Definite determiner: The word ‘the’ is called definite article. It is used

E.g.: 1. You may keep the change.

E.g.: 1. The Pope is visiting Russia.

 For only one in that context:

E.g.: 1. We lived in a small house near the church.

E.g.: 1. He is the tallest boy in our class.

 All the things referred to by a noun:

E.g.: 1. The wolf is not really a dangerous animal.

1. The Netherlands. 2. The Philippines.

(mountains ranges, group of islands, rivers, seas, oceans)

E.g.: 1. The Times of India

 For well-known buildings or art work:

E.g.: 1. The Mona Lisa

E.g.: 1. The Kapoors

E.g.: A – 1. Do you have a pencil?

 Demonstrative pronouns: These pronouns indicate the noun that is being

1. This 2. That 3. These 4. Those

E.g.: 1. This is my book.

 Possessive pronouns: They show you possession or belonging.

E.g.: 1.This is my house. 2. The beautiful daughter is theirs.

 Quantity determiners: They tell us how much of a thing is being referred

E.g.: 1. Give me some/ more/ less juice.

E.g.: 1. I am inviting all my friends/ three of my friends.

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