Using Determiners Worksheets

Related ELA Standard: L.1.1.H

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When we are writing we often attempt to be as specific as possible. This allows the writer to control the narrative and really guide the reader to where they want them to head. Determiners are words that help us achieve this. You will often find a determiner placed just in front of a noun. They work to clarify the noun. In this section you will find a whole mess of determiner worksheets that help the reader completely understand what is in front of them.

Determiner Worksheets To Print:

Quantifiers and Plural Nouns – This is more of a matching activity with lots of choices.

How Many? – Find the part of the sentence that defines the amount. Don't forget to include the word "the".

Determiners Crossword Puzzle – This can also be used as a spelling activity.

How many? Which one? – Which phrase fits the sequence best?

Quantifier Scramble – This is an advanced skill, but highly useful towards the mastery of this skill.

Use of "the" before singular and plural nouns – Add a noun on each line to make the concept fit well.

Possessive Pronoun Determiners – Select the possessive pronoun and place before each of the nouns.

Dueling Demonstratives – Place these nouns in all of the correct circles. Each noun will be in more than one circle. Notice singular and plural usage.

Many or Few? – Place the following quantifiers in the correct circle.

A General Term – The use of "a" before a noun shows reference to a general thing.

Quantifiers and Math – Complete the equation by supplying a quantifying word before the noun.

Indefinite Pronouns – Find and circle the indefinite pronouns in the sentences.

You or me? – Use "your" or "my" in each of the sentences.

Demonstratives – Add a demonstrative to each of the following sentences.

Possessives – Use a possessive determiner before each of the following nouns.

What Are Determiners in the English Language?

In the English language, a determiner acts as an introduction for the noun. It is placed right before the noun. Sometimes it is also used before adjectives. Here are some of the common determiners in English.


Articles


The three articles "an", "a", and "the" are also the determiners in the English language. Articles are used to help the reader or listener understand which noun is being talked about. In short, it helps in identifying the subject.


For example,
The dog was very aggressive.
A coin fell from my pocket.
An ostrich has eight arms.


Demonstratives


Demonstratives are common determiners. Demonstratives include four words, this, that, those, and these. They are used to point out a specific thing to the reader or the listener. Demonstratives are more effective than articles when focusing on nouns.


For example,
Give these books to me.
Let those people say what they want to.
This hat looks good on me.
That girl is very beautiful.


Quantifiers


Quantifiers are used to focus on the quantity of the nouns. It is used to tell you how much of the noun is discussed. Quantifiers include words such as few, many, some, all, etc.


For example,
She ate all the food.
He has a few books.
There were many people on the road.


Possessives


Possessives are common determiners that are used to show ownership and possession. They tell you who owns the nouns. Possessive pronouns can be used to elaborate such determiners.


For example,
Where is your house?
This is my cat.
It is their decision to make.


Numbers


These determiners are also used to tell the quantity of the nouns. Here numbers are used to make it as specific as possible.


For example,
Thirty apples were missing from my store.
I have ten books to read.
She had two dogs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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