Determiner : Define, Types, Example, Uses, | Must Watch!


A Determiner is a word that is placed just before a noun to indicate which things or people we are talking about. 

निर्धार( Determiner ) ऐसे शब्द होते हैं जो किसी वाक्य में संज्ञा से तुरंत पहले प्रयोग किये जाते हैं और इस बात का निर्धारण करते हैं कि किसकी बात हो रही है या फिर कितनी बात हो रही है।


Types of Determiner 

There are mainly five types of determiners 

1. Articles:- The Determiners which inform about the arrival of Noun is called an Article. 

A, An, The को Article में प्रयोग करते  है 

FOR EX :

1. This is the cake. 

2. This is a lake. 

3. The Mahatma Gandhi is great man. 

4. This is an egg. 

2. Possessives:- The Determiners which expression possession on Noun is called Possessives.

His, Your, Our, Her, Their, Its, My को Possessives में प्रयोग करते है 

FOR EX :

1. His friend is a teacher.

2. My brother will not go.

3. Our books are kept on the table.

4. Their parents were not present.


3. Demonstratives:-The Determiners which indicate or demonstrate the Noun is called Demonstratives.

This, That, These, Those को Demonstratives में प्रयोग करते है 

FOR EX :

1. That women is My Mom.

2. Those people are Crazy

3. This pen is Mine.

4. These book is Interesting


4. Quantifiers:-The Determiners which express quantity of Noun is called Quantifiers. 

Every, Each, All, Enough, Both, Full etc. को Quantifiers में प्रयोग करते है 

FOR EX :

1. I want all the eggs. 

2. I have some money. 

3. I have a few breads. 

4. We have enough money for the party. 


5. Numerals:-The Determiners which express number of Noun is called Numerals

1. I have one notebook 

2. You have got second prize.

3. She got first prize.

4. Amar got second rank in class.

 List of Determiners and Examples 

1. A

1. I have a car.

2. You have a bat.


2. An 

1. She has an apple.

2. You have an umbrella.


3. The

1. I saw the Taj Mahal.

2. She saw the moon at night.

3. The Ganga is a river.


4. Little:- It is used in negative sense before singular uncountable noun to express quantity. It means “not much” “hardly” “not enough”

1. I have little money for treats.

2. I have little time for watching T.V

3. You have little money to spend


5. A Little:- It is used in positive sense before singular uncountable noun to express quantity. It means “a small amount”

1. I have got a little money.

2. I have a little time on Monday.

3. I have a little mind.


6. The Little:- It is used in positive sense before singular uncountable noun to express quantity. It means “enough”

1. I have the little money to spend

2. I have the little knowledge about it.

3. I spent the little money I had


7. Few :- It is used in negative sense before plural countable noun to express number. It means

1. There are few people in desert.

2. There are few birds around my house. 

3. There are few resources available here.


8. A Few :- It is used in positive sense before plural countable noun to express numbers. It means

1. I have got a few friends.

2. I have a few flowers in my garden.

3. I have a few ideas that might help you.


9. The Few:- It is used in positive sense before plural countable noun to express numbers. It means

1. I have got a little money.

2. I have a little time on Monday.


10. Some:- It is used in positive sense before plural countable noun and singular uncountable noun. It means

1. I had some rice for lunch.

2. I have some money. 

3. She has some honey.


11. Any:- It is used in negative sense before plural countable noun and singular uncountable noun. It means

1. Do you have any friends ?

2. Do you have any milk ?

3. I don’t have any water.

4. She doesn’t have any money.


12. Many:- Much is used in sense of बहुत  before a countable noun

1. I have many students in my class.

2. Sonika has many properties in France

3. I have a little time on Monday.


13. Much:- Much is used in sense of ( बहुत ) before un countable noun

1. You earned much profit this year

2. She has much money.

3. I have much milk.


14. Both

1. She knows both of your children

2. We both prefer classical music.

3. We both dislike soaps.


15. Enough:-It is used to express quantity. Enough means a sufficient amount 

यदि किसी भी वस्तु की मात्रा उतनी ही हो जितनी की जरुरत है तो उसके लिए Enough का प्रयोग करते है 

1. There is enough bread for Lunch.

2. She has enough money.

3. You have enough amount to buy a flat


16. Plenty:- It is used to express quantity. It means enough and potentially more.

यदि किसी भी वस्तु की मात्रा उससे ज्यादा हो जितनी की जरुरत है तो उसके लिए Plenty का प्रयोग करते है 

1. I have plenty of time

2. I have plenty of money

3. We have plenty of time. We need not rush.


17. A Lot of:- It is used to express a large number of amount. It is used before countable and uncountable noun in positive, negative and interrogative sentences. 

1. There was a lot of rain last week.

2. There were a lot of people in the party.

3. He watches a lot of movies.

4. He drinks a lot of coffee

5. We don’t like a lot salt in my food.

6. There is a lot food.

7. There is a lot of noise.


18. Lots of:- It is used to express a large number of amount. It is used before countable and uncountable noun in positive, negative and interrogative sentences. 

1. I have got a little money.

2. I have a little time on Monday.


19. Another:- It is used to express quantity. It means enough and potentially more.

1. I don’t have another car.

2. Would you like another cup of tea.


20. Other:- It is used to express quantity. It means enough and potentially more.

1. Where is the other of shoes.

2. Where is the other honey bottle.


21. All:-It is used with singular uncountable noun and plural countable noun in the sense of complete number or total entity.

1. All the factory was on fire.

2. All my family is going to Goa.

3. All water is dirty.

4. All sport is good for you.

5. All poetry is very good.

6. All diamonds are valuable.

7. I like all kinds of music.


22. Whole:- It is used with singular uncountable noun and singular countable noun in the sense of complete number or unity of an entity.

1. Whole collections of dresses are good.

2. Whole oranges are useful.

3. The whole performance was very good.


23. Each Other:- It is used when people are talking about two persons and things.

1. My parents love each other.

2. My two brothers fight each other.

3. Rahul and Soni talk each other.

4. Everyone loves each other.

5. The couple gets angry at each other


24. One Another:- It is used when people are talking about more than two persons and things.

1. Our family loves one another

2. Amar, Soni and Ram protect one another

3. Ram, Afsana and Rahim love one another.

4. Sonali, Amar and Suzi hate one another.


25. Each:- It is used to express quantity. It means enough and potentially more. 

1. Each child receive the present

2. Each boy got a prize.


26. Every:- It is used to express quantity. It means enough and potentially more. 

1. I have got a little money.

2. I have a little time on Monday.


27. Either:- It is used to express quantity. It means enough and potentially more.

1. I have got a little money.

2. I have a little time on Monday.


28. Neither:- It is used to express quantity. It means enough and potentially more.

1. I have got a little money.

2. I have a little time on Monday.


29. None:- It is used to express quantity. It means enough and potentially more.

1. I have got a little money.

2. I have a little time on Monday.


30. No One:- It is used to express quantity. It means enough and potentially more. 

1. I have got a little money.

2. I have a little time on Monday.


31. No:- It is used to express quantity. It means enough and potentially more. 

1. I have got a little money.

2. I have a little time on Monday.


32. Most:- It is used to express quantity. It means enough and potentially more.

1. I have got a little money.

2. I have a little time on Monday.


33. Less:- It is used to express quantity. It means enough and potentially more.

1. I have got a little money.

2. I have a little time on Monday.


34. This:- It is used to express quantity. It means enough and potentially more. 

1. I have got a little money.

2. I have a little time on Monday.


35. That:- It is used to express quantity. It means enough and potentially more.

1. I have got a little money.

2. I have a little time on Monday.


36. These:- It is used to express quantity. It means enough and potentially more.

1. I have got a little money.

2. I have a little time on Monday.


37. Those

1. I have got a little money.

2. I have a little time on Monday.


38. My 

1. I have got a little money.

2. I have a little time on Monday.


39. His

1. I have got a little money.

2. I have a little time on Monday.


40. Her

1. I have got a little money.

2. I have a little time on Monday.


41. Your

1. I have got a little money.

2. I have a little time on Monday.


42. Our

1. I have got a little money.

2. I have a little time on Monday.


43. Their

1. I have got a little money.

2. I have a little time on Monday.


44. Its

1. I have got a little money.

2. I have a little time on Monday.


45. Whose

1. I have got a little money.

1. I have a little time on Monday.


46. Last 

1. I have got a little money.

2. I have a little time on Monday.


47. Next 

1. I will play the next song.

2. Which is the next station.

3. She is in the next room.

4. I will see you next time.


48. Previous

1. She came at previous night 

2. Play previous Song 

3. She has a child from a previous marriage.


49. What 

1. What a lovely dress !

2. What a lovely day !


50. Such 

1. She is such a beautiful girl.

2. I had such a good time today.


51. Rather

1. It is Rather small car.

2. I meet Rather a nice man.


52. Quiet

1. It was quiet a nice day

2. It was quiet a bad accident




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