GRADE 8 English – GRAMMAR IN USE:DETERMINERS Quiz

1. Which determiner is used to show possession?

her
many
this
my
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'my'. This determiner shows possession or ownership.

2. Which determiner is used to indicate a specific noun?

these
that
his
every
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'that'. This determiner is used to indicate a specific noun, differentiating it from others.

3. Which determiner is used with countable nouns in the plural form?

some
many
such
any
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'many'. This determiner is used with countable nouns in the plural form to indicate a large quantity.

4. Which determiner is used to refer to things or people near the speaker?

here
those
each
our
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'here'. This determiner is used to refer to things or people near the speaker in distance or time.

5. Which determiner is used to refer to things or people near the listener?

any
those
your
such
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'your'. This determiner is used to refer to things or people near the listener in distance or time.

6. Which determiner is used before uncountable nouns?

much
this
several
few
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'much'. This determiner is used before uncountable nouns to indicate a large quantity or degree.

7. Which determiner is used to indicate an indefinite quantity?

all
more
several
any
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'any'. This determiner is used to indicate an indefinite quantity or number of something.

8. Which determiner is used with singular countable nouns?

each
neither
both
those
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'each'. This determiner is used with singular countable nouns to refer to every individual in a group.

9. Which determiner is used to refer to the whole group or amount?

these
all
few
their
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'all'. This determiner is used to refer to the whole group or amount of something.

10. Which determiner is used to show equality or similarity?

few
those
such
most
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'such'. This determiner is used to show equality or similarity between two things or people.

11. Which determiner is used with countable nouns to indicate a small number of things?

any
each
those
few
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'few'. This determiner is used with countable nouns to indicate a small number of things.

12. Which determiner is used to make generalizations or speak about a typical member of a group?

many
the
more
some
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'the'. This determiner is used to make generalizations or speak about a typical member of a group.

13. Which determiner is used before plural countable nouns?

more
every
these
either
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'these'. This determiner is used before plural countable nouns to indicate specific ones near the speaker.

14. Which determiner is used to show choice between two things?

such
all
either
neither
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'either'. This determiner is used to show a choice between two things.

15. Which determiner is used to indicate a certain quantity of something?

much
few
most
other
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'much'. This determiner is used to indicate a certain quantity or degree of something.

16. Which determiner is used before countable nouns to indicate every member?

both
each
those
some
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'each'. This determiner is used before countable nouns to indicate every member or individual in a group.

17. Which determiner is used to point out a specific thing or person far from the speaker and listener?

few
such
such
those
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'those'. This determiner is used to point out a specific thing or person far from both the speaker and listener.

18. Which determiner is used with countable nouns to indicate the entire amount or number?

some
all
more
this
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'all'. This determiner is used with countable nouns to indicate the entire amount or number of something.

19. Which determiner is used to indicate a large quantity of something?

many
such
any
several
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'several'. This determiner is used to indicate a large quantity or number of something.

20. Which determiner is used to emphasize the person or thing being spoken about?

other
most
such
here
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'here'. This determiner is used to emphasize the person or thing being spoken about.

21. Which determiner is used to refer to a particular set of things or people?

many
any
our
these
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'our'. This determiner is used to refer to a particular set of things or people belonging to us.

22. Which determiner is used to show a small amount or number?

both
all
few
any
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'few'. This determiner is used to show a small amount or number of something.

23. Which determiner is used to refer to more than two people or things?

few
both
these
many
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'many'. This determiner is used to refer to more than two people or things.

24. Which determiner is used to show an unspecified quantity or number?

several
some
such
most
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'some'. This determiner is used to show an unspecified quantity or number of something.

25. Which determiner is used to refer to a specific set of things or people close to the listener?

his
these
many
each
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'these'. This determiner is used to refer to a specific set of things or people close to the listener.

26. Which determiner is used before singular countable nouns that begin with a consonant sound?

an
the
a
some
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'a' because it is used before singular countable nouns that begin with a consonant sound.

27. Which determiner is used before plural countable nouns?

a
an
some
the
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'some' because it is used before plural countable nouns.

28. Which determiner is used before uncountable nouns?

an
the
some
a
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'some' because it is used before uncountable nouns.

29. Which determiner is used before singular countable nouns that begin with a vowel sound?

the
a
an
some
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'an' because it is used before singular countable nouns that begin with a vowel sound.

30. Which determiner is used before singular countable nouns?

a
the
some
an
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'a' because it is used before singular countable nouns.

31. Which determiner is used before specific singular countable nouns?

an
the
a
some
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'the' because it is used before specific singular countable nouns.

32. Which determiner is used before superlative adjectives?

some
a
an
the
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'the' because it is used before superlative adjectives.

33. Which determiner is used before comparative adjectives?

a
some
the
an
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'the' because it is used before comparative adjectives.

34. Which determiner is used before common nouns that are countable and singular?

some
an
the
a
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'a' because it is used before common nouns that are countable and singular.

35. Which determiner is used before phrases and clauses?

some
a
an
the
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'a' because it is used before phrases and clauses.

36. Which determiner is used before proper nouns?

an
a
some
the
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'a' because it is used before proper nouns.

37. Which determiner is used before singular countable nouns that begin with a consonant sound?

some
the
an
a
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'a' because it is used before singular countable nouns that begin with a consonant sound.

38. Which determiner is used before singular countable nouns that are not specific?

a
an
some
the
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'a' because it is used before singular countable nouns that are not specific.

39. Which determiner is used before countable nouns to show that there is only one?

a
some
the
an
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'a' because it is used before countable nouns to show that there is only one.

40. Which determiner is used before abstract nouns?

some
an
the
a
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'the' because it is used before abstract nouns.

41. Which determiner is used before a singular countable noun?

the
an
some
a
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'a' because it is used before a singular countable noun.

42. Which determiner is used before a plural countable noun that has already been mentioned?

the
some
a
an
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'the' because it is used before a plural countable noun that has already been mentioned.

43. Which determiner is used before general plural nouns?

some
an
a
the
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'some' because it is used before general plural nouns.

44. Which determiner is used before most singular countable nouns?

some
an
a
the
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'a' because it is used before most singular countable nouns.

45. Which determiner is used before comparative adjectives or adverbs?

a
some
an
the
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'the' because it is used before comparative adjectives or adverbs.

46. Which determiner is used before uncountable nouns to show that there is a small amount?

the
an
a
some
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'some' because it is used before uncountable nouns to show that there is a small amount.

47. Which determiner is used before unique countable nouns?

a
some
the
an
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'the' because it is used before unique countable nouns.

48. Which determiner is used before plural countable nouns that are specific?

some
a
the
an
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'the' because it is used before plural countable nouns that are specific.

49. Which determiner is used before factual nouns?

an
the
some
a
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'the' because it is used before factual nouns.

50. Which determiner is used before plural countable nouns that are general?

some
a
an
the
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'some' because it is used before plural countable nouns that are general.

51. Which determiner is used before singular countable nouns that begin with a vowel sound?

a
the
some
an
Explanation:

The correct choice is 'an' because it is used before singular countable nouns that begin with a vowel sound.