Imagine a world without determiners. Sentences would be vague and open to multiple interpretations. By using determiners, we can specify whether we’re talking about a specific item or a general category, a large quantity or a small one, or something that belongs to someone. They are words that come before a noun to specify or quantify it. Keep reading this blog post to find Determiners exercises to help you improve your English grammar.
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Determiners Exercises with Answers
Here are some exercises designed to practice the use of determiners, along with their answers.
Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks
Instructions: Complete the sentences with the most appropriate determiners.
- _______________ novels are missing from my almirah.
- Shreya was not able to answer _________ questions.
- This notebook is mine, but _______ pen is yours.
- ___________ girls have completed their work.
- Himani has not made __________ improvement.
- _______ answer is incorrect.
- _____ of the two kids must stand here.
- There is __________ juice in the container.
- She has ________ kids.
- ______ people go to the church now.
Answers:
- Some
- Any
- That
- The
- Any
- The
- One
- Some
- Many
- Few
Exercise 2: Identify the Determiners
Instructions: Identify and underline the determiners in the following sentences
- Each student must bring their own lunch.
- Those apples are ripe and ready to eat.
- Can you give me a glass of water?
- Many people attended the concert last night.
- This book belongs to my brother.
Check Answers:
- Each, their
- Those
- a
- Many
- This, my
Exercise 3: Correct the Mistakes
Instructions: Rewrite the sentences correcting any mistakes related to determiners.
- I saw a elephants in the zoo.
- She gave me few chocolates as gift.
- Every students should submit their homework on time.
- He doesn’t have any friends in this city.
- This is a best day of my life.
Answers:
- I saw the elephants in the zoo.
- She gave me a few chocolates as a gift.
- Every student should submit their homework on time.
- He doesn’t have any friends in this city.
- This is the best day of my life.
Exercise 4: Fill in the Passage
Instructions: Fill in the blanks with suitable determiners.
Once upon __ time, there lived __ king who was known for __ judgements. One day ___ women came holding __ baby, and both claimed they were __ mothers.
Answers:
Once upon a time, there lived a king who was known for his judgements. One day two women came holding a baby, and both claimed they were the mothers.
Exercise 5: Fill in the Blanks
Instructions: Complete the sentences with the appropriate determiners from the options provided.
- Can you pass me _______ salt? (the/a)
- I need _______ hour to finish my work. (an/a)
- _______ students in the class are very talented. (All/Every)
- She has _______ idea about the project. (some/no)
- I saw _______ interesting movie last night. (a/an)
- Please bring me _______ apples from the market. (some/any)
- He is _______ best player on the team. (the/a)
- Do you have _______ idea where she went? (any/some)
- _______ of these books are mine. (None/All)
- There are _______ stars in the sky tonight. (many/much)
Answers:
- the
- an
- All
- some
- an
- some
- the
- any
- None
- many
Also Read: 100 Sentences of Simple Present Tense
Determiners Exercises (PDF)
Take a look at this worksheet on determiners, which we have prepared for you. You can also check your answers at the end.
Also Read: Present Continuous Tense Examples
Bonus Determiners Exercise: Choose the Correct Determiner
Instructions: Select the correct determiner to complete each sentence.
- I have never seen _______ elephant in real life. (a/the)
- Can you lend me _______ pen? (this/these)
- She bought _______ beautiful dress for the party. (a/an)
- There is _______ milk left in the fridge. (few/much)
- Each student must submit _______ assignment by Friday. (their/his or her)
Answers:
- an
- a
- a
- much
- his or her
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FAQs
Determiners are words that come before nouns to specify or modify them. They help to define the noun in terms of quantity, possession, or specificity.
There are several types of determiners, including:
Articles: a, an, the
Demonstratives: this, that, these, those
Possessives: my, your, his, her, its, our, their
Quantifiers: some,any, many, much, few, 2little, all, both, several, each, every
Numbers: one, two, three, etc.
Interrogatives: which, what, whose
“A” and “an” are indefinite articles used for singular, countable nouns. “A” is used before consonant sounds, and “an” is used before vowel sounds.
“The” is the definite article, used for specific nouns or nouns already mentioned.
“Few” implies a small number, often suggesting insufficiency.
“A few” implies a small but sufficient number.
“Little” implies a small amount, often suggesting insufficiency.
“A little” implies a small but sufficient amount.
“Many” is used with countable nouns (e.g., many books, many people).
“Much” is used with uncountable nouns (e.g., much water, much time).
Demonstrative determiners point out specific nouns. They are “this,” “that,” “these,” and “those.”
Possessive determiners show ownership or possession. They include “my,” “your,” “his,” “her,” “its,” “our,” and “their.”
Yes, sometimes determiners can be combined in a single phrase. For example, “all my books,” “both those cars.”
You can practice using determiners by reading, writing, and speaking English regularly. Pay attention to how determiners are used in context, and try to use them correctly in your own writing and speech.
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