In this lesson, we will look at determiners in detail.
Definite article : the
Indefinite article : a, an
Possessive adjectives : my, his , her , your
Demonstratives : this, that, these, those
Quantifiers : every, some, any, each, both, either, neither, all, no, enough
Numbers ; one, two, three….
Usages:
This
This laptop is mine.
This bridge was built in 1973.
This is Jane.
We are moving to the USA this Saturday. / Bu cumartesi ..
That
That girl is my sister.
I like the film called “ The Brave One “ . That is brilliant.
“These “
I like these flowers.
These days, our school teachers give a lot of homework.
These cakes are really delicious.
“Those”
Why don’t you clean those Windows ?
Those tapes are really old.
Are those girls over there in your class?
“Both “
Both Jane and Pamela are models.
Both of them are footballers.
(They are both footballers.)
“All “
All the players were there.
All of them came.
All that he did was wrong.
“Either
Either Jane or Pam will help us.
I will eat either of these cakes.
“neither “
Neither of them speak(s) English.
Neither of the boys like soccer.
“every”
I swim every day.
I have to help my dad every two days.
“None”
Are there any students in the class ?
None of them know(s) that I like pizza.
“ each “
One by one
Each student was introduced by the class teacher.
Each of the players was given certificate.
Each of the candidates.
“One / ones “
A: Which student do you mean ?
B: This one
“ a lot of “
There are a lot of students in this class.
A lot of people voted in the election.
There is a lot of sugar in my cup.
“Many “
Are there many students in that class ?
There are not many pizzas left.
“ Much “
There isn’t much sugar in my tea.
Do you have much time ?
“ Both ….and .
Both Janet and I like pizza.
“Neither…nor “
Neither George nor Jane is coming to the party tonight.
“ either ..or “
Either John or GAreeth will help us.
“Not only …but also”
Not only John but also jane are willing to help us today.