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Chapter 10: Determiners - Words That Specify a Noun

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Abstract: Determiners, like "the," "a," "an," "this," "that," and "my," specify which noun is being referred to, indicating definiteness, quantity, or possession.  Here's a breakdown of determiners: Types of Determiners: Articles: "a," "an," and "the".  "A" and "an" are indefinite articles, referring to any one noun.  "The" is a definite article, referring to a specific noun.  Demonstratives: "this," "that," "these," and "those".  These indicate the proximity of the noun to the speaker.  Possessives: "my," "your," "his," "her," "its," "our," and "their".  These indicate ownership or a relationship to the noun.  Quantifiers: "some," "any," "many," "few," "much," "little," ...