Determiners Questions Medium
Quantifier determiners are used to indicate the quantity or amount of a noun in a sentence. They help us specify whether the noun is singular or plural and whether it is countable or uncountable.
There are different types of quantifier determiners that we use in English, such as "some," "any," "many," "much," "a few," "a little," "several," "a lot of," "most," "few," "little," "each," "every," "both," "neither," "either," and "all."
We use these determiners before a noun to provide information about the quantity or amount. For example, we use "some" and "any" to talk about an indefinite quantity or amount. "Some" is used in positive statements, while "any" is used in negative statements or questions.
Examples:
- I have some books on my shelf. (positive statement)
- I don't have any money. (negative statement)
- Do you have any siblings? (question)
We use "many" and "much" to talk about a large quantity or amount. "Many" is used with countable nouns in the plural form, while "much" is used with uncountable nouns.
Examples:
- There are many books on the shelf. (countable noun)
- There isn't much water left. (uncountable noun)
We use "a few" and "a little" to talk about a small quantity or amount. "A few" is used with countable nouns in the plural form, while "a little" is used with uncountable nouns.
Examples:
- I have a few friends coming over. (countable noun)
- I have a little time to spare. (uncountable noun)
These are just a few examples of how we use quantifier determiners. The specific determiner used depends on the context and the noun being referred to.