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When is the quantifier 'a little' typically used?
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'A little' is used for small amounts of uncountable nouns.
Provide examples of plural possessive determiners.
'Our' and 'their' are examples of plural possessive determiners.
When should the definite article 'the' be used?
'The' is used for specific or known nouns.
Give an example of a sentence using a demonstrative determiner.
'This is my coffee.' Here, 'this' is a demonstrative determiner used for an item close to the speaker.
Describe the typical use of 'many' and 'much' in questions.
'Many' is used with countable nouns and 'much' with uncountable nouns to ask about quantity.
How do quantifiers differ from articles?
Quantifiers provide information on quantity without specifying a number, unlike articles which specify definiteness.
In what type of statements is 'some' typically used?
'Some' is used in positive statements for both countable and uncountable nouns.
What type of determiner is used in the sentence: 'Is there any milk left?'
'Any' is a quantifier used in questions for both countable and uncountable nouns.
What is the rule for using 'this' and 'these'?
'This' is used for singular nouns close to the speaker, 'These' for plural nouns close to the speaker.
Identify a common confusion between 'its' and 'it's'.
'Its' indicates possession, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.
When are determiners always necessary?
Determiners are always used before singular nouns.
List the four main types of determiners.
Articles, Demonstratives, Quantifiers, Possessives.
What is the difference in usage between 'a' and 'an'?
'A' is used before consonant sounds, while 'An' is used before vowel sounds.
What indicates possession in singular possessive determiners?
Singular possessive determiners include 'my', 'your', 'his', 'her', 'its'.
What are determiners used for in English grammar?
Determiners introduce nouns and come before them, sometimes preceding an adjective.
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