Modifier Role: Identifying the Function of Interrogative Determiners in a Question Quiz

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1. In the question, "Whose book is this?", the determiner 'whose' asks for:

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Whose is a possessive determiner. Its function is always to ask about the owner or possessor of the noun that follows it.

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Modifier Role: Identifying The Function Of Interrogative Determiners In A Question Quiz - Quiz

Interrogative determiners guide the focus of a question. In this interrogative determiner function quiz, you’ll analyze how these words modify nouns and shape meaning. You’ll examine intent, determine what information is being requested, and explain the determiner’s role. Each question strengthens precision in both grammar analysis and question formation.

2. The interrogative determiner 'which' is used when the question asks the listener to make a _______ from a limited group of options.

Explanation

The core function of which is to narrow down possibilities and ask for a selection from a known or specified set.

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3. The question 'What color is your shirt?' asks for possession.

Explanation

This is false. What asks for general information (the name of the color), not who owns the shirt (possession).

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4. In the question, "Which flavor of ice cream do you prefer: vanilla or chocolate?", the determiner 'which' shows:

Explanation

The question explicitly offers two options (vanilla or chocolate), meaning which is functioning to ask for a specific choice or selection.

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5. Which determiners are used in a question to ask for general information (not a limited choice or possession)? (Select all that apply)

Explanation

What is used for questions where the possible answers are limitless or not specified, seeking general information (e.g., What do you think?).

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6. The function of the interrogative determiner 'whose' is to modify a noun and ask about the item's _______.

Explanation

The role of whose is possessive; it specifies the noun by asking who has ownership of it.

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7. In the question, "What kind of music do you listen to?", the determiner 'what' asks for:

Explanation

Since the possibilities for kinds of music are nearly limitless, what is functioning to ask for general, non-specific information or a description.

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8. The question 'Whose house is that?' asks for a choice between different houses.

Explanation

This is false. Whose asks for the identity of the owner (possession), not a selection between items.

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9. If the question asks you to pick one book out of a pile of ten, the correct determiner is most likely:

Explanation

A pile of ten books is a limited set, so Which is the correct determiner to ask for a selection or choice.

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10. Which questions use an interrogative determiner to ask for possession? (Select all that apply)

Explanation

In A and C, Whose asks who possesses the turn (A) or the jacket (C).

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11. If a question uses 'what' to modify a noun, the function is to find out the specific identity or _______ of that noun.

Explanation

What asks for the identifying facts or description (e.g., What is the name, What is the color).

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12. In the question, "Which city did you enjoy more: New York or London?", the determiner 'which' asks for:

Explanation

The comparison between two specific cities means the determiner which is functioning to ask for a selection or choice.

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13. When a question uses 'what,' it always means the range of possible answers is small and known.

Explanation

This is false. What is used when the range of answers is wide, general, or even limitless.

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14. Which question is asking for possession?

Explanation

Whose is the only interrogative determiner that functions to ask about the owner of the noun that follows it.

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15. Which questions use an interrogative determiner to ask for choice or selection? (Select all that apply)

Explanation

A and C ask the listener to select from a set of available items (flavors or shoes), which is the function of which.

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16. The interrogative determiner 'what' is often used when asking for a noun that is a proper noun, such as 'What country are you from?' asking for the country's _______.

Explanation

The function is to find the specific name or identity (general information) of the country.

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17. The question, "Whose idea was it to leave early?", the determiner 'whose' asks for:

Explanation

Whose asks for possession or origin: it asks for the identity of the person who possesses or originated the idea.

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18. The question 'Which is your favorite book?' correctly uses the determiner 'Which.'

Explanation

This is true. Even if the book is not listed, the reader assumes the listener is choosing from the limited set of books they have read, so Which is correct for selection.

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19. If a question is broad and asks for a fact or concept (e.g., 'What subject is your favorite?'), the function of the determiner is to ask for:

Explanation

A favorite subject is a matter of general information or identity, which is the function of what.

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20. The function of the determiner 'which' is demonstrated when: (Select all that apply)

Explanation

Which is used for selection, which is signaled by giving a list of options (A) or when the number of options is restricted (C).

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In the question, "Whose book is this?", the determiner...
The interrogative determiner 'which' is used when the question asks...
The question 'What color is your shirt?' asks for possession.
In the question, "Which flavor of ice cream do you prefer: vanilla or...
Which determiners are used in a question to ask for general...
The function of the interrogative determiner 'whose' is to modify a...
In the question, "What kind of music do you listen to?", the...
The question 'Whose house is that?' asks for a choice between...
If the question asks you to pick one book out of a pile of ten, the...
Which questions use an interrogative determiner to ask for possession?...
If a question uses 'what' to modify a noun, the function is to find...
In the question, "Which city did you enjoy more: New York or London?",...
When a question uses 'what,' it always means the range of possible...
Which question is asking for possession?
Which questions use an interrogative determiner to ask for choice or...
The interrogative determiner 'what' is often used when asking for a...
The question, "Whose idea was it to leave early?", the determiner...
The question 'Which is your favorite book?' correctly uses the...
If a question is broad and asks for a fact or concept (e.g., 'What...
The function of the determiner 'which' is demonstrated when: (Select...
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