Determiners

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1. In the exercise that follows select the option that you think is a determiner. This man needs help badly.

Explanation

The word "this" is a determiner in this sentence. It is used to specify and identify a particular person or thing, in this case, the man who needs help. Determiners are used to introduce nouns and provide information about them. In this sentence, "this" is used to indicate that the man being referred to is nearby or within sight.

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Use your text book p. 14 to find out what a determiner is and finish the following quiz.

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2. Some grapes are sour.

Explanation

The statement "Some grapes are sour" implies that not all grapes are sour, but at least a portion of them have a sour taste. This suggests that there is variation in the taste of grapes, with some being sweet and some being sour.

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3. He eats several sweets daily.

Explanation

The given sentence states that "He eats several sweets daily." This suggests that the person in question consumes a significant number of sweets on a daily basis. The word "several" indicates that it is more than a few but not an excessive amount. Therefore, the correct answer is "several."

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4. She is without a doubt an excellent teacher.

Explanation

The given sentence describes "She" as "an excellent teacher" without any doubt.

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5. Their house is a very simple building but is beautiful.

Explanation

The sentence is describing someone's house as being both simple and beautiful. The word "Their" indicates that the house belongs to someone, but it does not specify who.

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6. He is a joker and I really loves what he does.

Explanation

The correct answer is "a" because the sentence is describing someone as a joker and expressing admiration for what they do. The word "a" is used before a singular noun to indicate that the speaker is referring to one specific person or thing. In this case, it is used before "joker" to specify that the person being referred to is a joker.

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7. Your pen seems to be very costly.

Explanation

The given sentence is a statement expressing an observation or opinion about the costliness of the pen belonging to the person being addressed.

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8. Can you smell anything burning?

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9. He gave me a mere seven dollars.

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The answer to this question is "seven" because it is stated in the sentence that the person gave the speaker "a mere seven dollars." This indicates that the amount of money given was only seven dollars, emphasizing the smallness or insignificance of the amount.

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10. Choose the correct determiner to complete the sentence.
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In the exercise that follows select the option that you think is a...
Some grapes are sour.
He eats several sweets daily.
She is without a doubt an excellent teacher.
Their house is a very simple building but is beautiful.
He is a joker and I really loves what he does.
Your pen seems to be very costly.
Can you smell anything burning?
He gave me a mere seven dollars.
Choose the correct determiner to complete the sentence.
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