Types of Determiners
Quizzes are provided for each section. Feel free to take them as many times as needed.
Articles “A,” “An,” and “The” — show if a noun is general or specific.
A bird flew past the window.
She needs an umbrella.
I turned off the light.
Demonstratives “This,” “That,” “These,” “Those” — point to specific things.
This dress fits perfectly.
I don’t like those shoes.
That movie was boring.
Possessives “My,” “Your,” “His,” “Her,” “Its,” “Our,” “Their” — show ownership.
My phone is charging.
Their house is near the park.
Her idea was really creative.
Quantifiers “Some,” “Many,” “Much,” “Few,” “A lot of,” “All,” etc. — show quantity or amount.
Many students passed the test.
I have some time before the meeting.
There’s much to be done.
Numbers “One,” “Two,” “Three,” etc. — show exact quantity.
She has two dogs.
We ordered five pizzas.
I ran one mile today.
Distributives “Each,” “Every,” “Either,” “Neither” — refer to individuals in a group.
Each student received a certificate.
Every answer matters.
Neither option works for me.
Interrogatives “Which,” “What,” “Whose” — used to ask questions about nouns.
Which color do you prefer?
What time is it?
Whose shoes are these?
What’s the Difference Between ?
This - That - Those?
🟢 THIS
Use “this” for ONE thing that is CLOSE to you.
Example: The girl is pointing to the cookie jar near her.
Sentence: This cookie jar is full.
Why? The jar is near her. “This” means one thing, close to the speaker.
🔵 THAT
Use “that” for ONE thing that is FAR from you.
Example: The boy is pointing to one dog far away at the park.
Sentence: That dog is running fast.
Why? The dog is not near the boy. “That” means one thing, far from the speaker.
🟣 THOSE
Use “those” for MORE THAN ONE thing that is FAR from you.
Example: The boy is pointing to kites in the sky.
Sentence: Those kites are colorful.
Why? The kites are far away, and there is more than one. “Those” means many things, far from the speaker.
