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What is a noun determiner?

A noun determiner is a word that comes before a noun to specify or modify it. It tells us more about the noun, such as its quantity, possession, or which one we are talking about.

Here are some examples of noun determiners:

Articles:

* a, an, the (e.g., a book, an apple, the cat)

Possessive adjectives:

* my, your, his, her, its, our, their (e.g., my car, your house, their dog)

Demonstrative adjectives:

* this, that, these, those (e.g., this pen, that tree, those shoes)

Quantifiers:

* some, any, all, every, much, many, few, little, several (e.g., some water, any apples, all the students)

Numbers:

* one, two, three, etc. (e.g., one apple, two cats, three books)

Other determiners:

* each, every, either, neither, both (e.g., each student, every day, either option)

Examples of Noun Determiners in Sentences:

* The dog barked at the cat.

* My sister has a new phone.

* Those shoes are very expensive.

* Some people enjoy reading.

* Two birds were sitting on the branch.

Key Functions of Noun Determiners:

* Identify: Specify which noun we are referring to.

* Quantify: Tell us how many or how much of the noun.

* Possess: Indicate ownership.

* Demonstrate: Point out the noun in space or time.

By understanding noun determiners, you can improve your understanding of English grammar and use language more precisely.

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