FAQs on Determiners Video Lecture - English Grammar for Class 6
1. What is the purpose of determiners in the English language? |
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Ans. Determiners are words used before nouns to provide additional information about the nouns, such as quantity, possession, or specificity. They help in specifying or clarifying the noun in a sentence.
2. Can you provide some examples of determiners? |
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Ans. Sure! Some examples of determiners include articles (a, an, the), demonstratives (this, that, these, those), possessives (my, your, his, her, its, our, their), quantifiers (some, any, many, much, few, several), and numbers (one, two, three, etc.).
3. What is the difference between definite and indefinite articles? |
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Ans. Definite articles (the) are used before specific or known nouns, indicating that the noun refers to something previously mentioned or known to both the speaker and the listener. Indefinite articles (a, an), on the other hand, are used before nonspecific or unknown nouns, indicating that the noun refers to any one of a group or class.
4. How do possessive determiners differ from possessive pronouns? |
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Ans. Possessive determiners (my, your, his, her, its, our, their) are used before nouns to show possession or ownership. They indicate that the noun belongs to someone or something. Possessive pronouns (mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs), on the other hand, are used instead of a noun to indicate possession or ownership without explicitly mentioning the noun.
5. Are determiners always necessary in a sentence? |
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Ans. Determiners are essential in most English sentences to provide information about the noun. However, there are some cases, such as in certain types of sentences or when using proper nouns, where determiners may be omitted. Nonetheless, the presence or absence of determiners can significantly affect the meaning and clarity of a sentence.