English sometimes uses "articles" - the (the definite article) and a/an (the indefinite articles) - before nouns. Many languages do not use equivalent words, thus causing many problems for learners of English. If you use articles incorrectly, or don't use them at all, your tutors will probably understand your writing, but many will find the misuse extremely irritating, which in some cases could affect your mark. It is important, therefore, that you make an effort to use articles correctly.
Determiners
Determiners are said to "mark" nouns. That is to say, you know a determiner will be followed by a noun. Some categories of determiners are limited (there are only three articles, a handful of possessive pronouns, etc.), but the possessive nouns are as limitless as nouns themselves.
Quantifiers are words that precede and modify nouns. They tell us how many or how much. Selecting the correct quantifier depends on your understanding the distinction between Count and Non-Count Nouns. For our purposes, we will choose the count noun trees and the non-count noun dancing:
- The following quantifiers will work with count nouns:
a few trees
few trees
- The following quantifiers will work with non-count nouns:
a little dancing
little dancing
- The following quantifiers will work with both count and non-count nouns:
some trees/dancing
most of the trees/dancing
So that's it you Guys, I hope I helped you with your Grammar Stuffs
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