Determiners Quiz

Which family does the determiner 'the' belong to?

• Definite determiners

• Indefinite determiners

• Quantifiers

• Possessives

Answer explanation

The determiner 'the' belongs to the family of Definite determiners because it specifies a particular noun, indicating a specific item or items.

What type of determiner are 'a/an' and 'another'?

• Quantifiers

• Indefinite determiners

• Possessives

• Definite determiners

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Indefinite determiners' because 'a/an' and 'another' are used to refer to non-specific nouns.

How many determiners can a noun phrase start with?

• One

• Two

• Four

• Three

Answer explanation

A noun phrase can start with up to three determiners, such as 'all three big houses.' Therefore, the correct answer is Three.

Which modifier can be used before 'a/an' to emphasize an opinion?

• Something of

• Quite

• Rather

• Such

Answer explanation

The modifier 'Quite' can be used before 'a/an' to emphasize an opinion. Therefore, the correct choice is 'Quite'.

In informal English, what can be used with a singular noun to express amazement?

• Some

• All

• Both

• Half

Answer explanation

In informal English, 'Some' can be used with a singular noun to express amazement, such as 'Some party that was!' This makes 'Some' the correct choice in this context.

What can be used without 'of' before a definite determiner when using multipliers?

• All

• Some

• Both

• Half

Answer explanation

All can be used without 'of' before a definite determiner when using multipliers, making it the correct choice.

Which word can be stressed to express amazement in informal English?

• Quite

• Rather

• Such

• Some

Answer explanation

The word 'Some' can be stressed to express amazement in informal English, making it the correct choice in this context.

What should not be used after 'all' and 'both'?

• Possessives

• Numbers

• Fractions

• Quantifiers

Answer explanation

Fractions should not be used after 'all' and 'both' because they are considered quantifiers, which are not compatible with fractions.

Which adjective can be used before 'order' in a noun phrase?

• Thirty

• Many

• Few

• First

Answer explanation

The correct adjective that can be used before 'order' in a noun phrase is 'First'.

What can be used to adjust the meaning of determiners?

• Prepositions

• Adverbs

• Modifiers

• Conjunctions

Answer explanation

Modifiers can be used to adjust the meaning of determiners, making them the correct choice in this context.