English Grammar - Determiners Flashcards
What is a possessive determiner?
Similar to possessive pronouns but come before the noun
What is a demonstrative determiner?
Similar to demonstrative pronouns but come before the noun; not replacing it
What is the definite article?
The most used determiner in language; “the”
What is the indefinite article?
The second most commonly used determiner; “a”
What is a quantifier?
Specifies quantity of a noun
What is the determiner in this sentence: “This is my arm”
Possessive determiner (my)
What is the determiner in this sentence: “Look at that idiot”
Demonstrative (that)
What is the determiner in this sentence: “You are the person that I want”
The definite article (the)
What is the determiner in this sentence: “I don’t give a toss”
The indefinite article (a)
What is the determiner in this sentence: “I own many books”
Quantifier (many)
