Determiners in English Grammar Examples Worksheet with Answers

Ever wondered how words like “the,” “this,” “some,” or “each” add precision and clarity to a sentence? These words are called determiners, and they are essential in English grammar. Determiners help define nouns, indicating specificity, quantity, possession, or even a question.

In this post, we’ll explore:

• What determiners are.
• The types of determiners.
• Examples to clarify their usage.
• A comprehensive worksheet to test your understanding.

By the end, you’ll master the art of using determiners to make your communication more precise and effective!

What Are Determiners?

Determiners are words placed before a noun to specify it as something known, unknown, general, or specific. They answer questions like “which one?” or “how many?”

Examples:

• The dog is barking loudly.
• Some people prefer coffee to tea.
• My brother is a doctor.

In these examples, the, some, and my are determiners as they help clarify the nouns they modify.

 

Types of Determiners

1. Articles

Articles define whether a noun is specific or general.

• Definite Article: The
  • Example: The book on the table is mine.
• Indefinite Articles: A, An
  • Example: A cat is sleeping under the tree.

2. Demonstratives

Used to point out specific things.

• This, That, These, Those
  • Example: This car belongs to me.

3. Quantifiers

Indicate quantity or amount.

• Some, Many, Few, Several, All, Any
  • Example: Few people attended the meeting.

4. Possessive Determiners

Show ownership.

• My, Your, His, Her, Its, Our, Their
  • Example: Her dress is beautiful.

5. Interrogative Determiners

Used in questions.

• Which, What, Whose
  • Example: Which book are you reading?

6. Distributive Determiners

Refer to individuals within a group.

• Each, Every, Either, Neither
  • Example: Each student must submit their assignment.

Worksheet: Practice Exercises

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks with the Correct Determiner

1. ___ sky is clear and blue today. (A/The)
2. She doesn’t have ___ money left. (some/any)
3. Can you bring me ___ apples from the store? (some/much)
4. ___ boy in the class needs a notebook. (Every/All)
5. ___ car parked outside is mine. (This/That)

Exercise 2: Identify the Determiners in the Following Sentences

1. The flowers in the garden are blooming beautifully.
2. I have a few questions about the project.
3. Whose bag is this?
4. Neither option is suitable for me.
5. She bought some oranges and bananas.

Exercise 3: Rewrite the Sentences by Adding Appropriate Determiners

1. ___ people love chocolate.
2. Can you lend me ___ pen?
3. I need ___ information about the new policy.
4. He is ___ friend of mine.
5. ___ students passed the test with flying colors.

Exercise 4: Mixed Determiner Practice

1. ___ (My/Any) brother lives in New York, while ___ (the/an) other lives in London.
2. I don’t have ___ (any/some) idea about the problem.
3. ___ (Each/All) player must follow the rules.
4. We saw ___ (a/many) dolphins near the shore.
5. ___ (What/Which) is your favorite movie?

Answers

Exercise 1:

1. The
2. Any
3. Some
4. Every
5. This

Exercise 2:

1. The
2. A few
3. Whose
4. Neither
5. Some

Exercise 3:

1. Many people love chocolate.
2. Can you lend me a pen?
3. I need some information about the new policy.
4. He is a friend of mine.
5. All students passed the test with flying colors.

Exercise 4:

1. My; the
2. Any
3. Each
4. Many
5. What

10 MCQ Exercises on Determiners

 See answers at the bottom. 😊

Exercise 1

Choose the correct determiner to complete the sentence:

1. ___ dog is barking outside.
   a) A
   b) An
   c) The
   d) These

Exercise 2

Which sentence uses the correct determiner?
2.
a) I don’t have much apples left.
b) Do you need any help?
c) She bought a honest man’s book.
d) Those man are hardworking.

Exercise 3

Fill in the blank with the correct determiner:
3. I saw ___ birds flying over the lake.
a) some
b) any
c) few
d) much

Exercise 4

Select the appropriate determiner:
4. There is ___ milk left in the fridge.
a) many
b) a few
c) a little
d) some

Exercise 5

Choose the correct determiner:
5. ___ student in the class must submit their homework.
a) Each
b) Every
c) All
d) Few

Exercise 6

Identify the determiner in the sentence:
6. Which of these books belongs to you?
a) Which
b) Of
c) These
d) Both a and c

Exercise 7

Choose the sentence with the correct determiner:
7.
a) This pens are mine.
b) Those flowers are beautiful.
c) Few money was spent on the project.
d) She has much dogs in her house.

Exercise 8

Fill in the blank with the suitable determiner:
8. We visited ___ cities during our vacation.
a) many
b) much
c) an
d) this

Exercise 9

Select the correct determiner for the blank:
9. I bought ___ unusual gift for my friend.
a) the
b) a
c) an
d) few

Exercise 10

Which determiner is correct for the sentence?
10. ___ people attended the seminar than we expected.
a) Little
b) Fewer
c) Much
d) Many

Answers

Exercise Number	Correct Answer
1	c) The
2	b) Do you need any help?
3	a) Some
4	c) A little
5	b) Every
6	d) Both a and c
7	b) Those flowers are beautiful.
8	a) Many
9	c) An
10	b) Fewer

 

Conclusion

Determiners are small but mighty words that help bring clarity and detail to our sentences. Whether you’re pointing out something specific, indicating quantity, or asking a question, determiners make your communication precise.

Make sure to practice using different types of determiners in your sentences to build confidence. Share your examples or questions in the comments below—let’s learn together!