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B. Underline the words ‘each’, ‘every’, ‘either’ and ‘neither’ in the following

sentences. Write in the parenthesis [P], if it is used as a pronoun [D], if

it is used as a determiner. Determiners come immediately before a noun
or a noun phrase.
1. Since there are four cushions for four chairs, I can keep one cushion on

each. [ ]
2. Every basket is filled with pure water. [ ]
3. I gave a pastry to each friend of mine. [ ]

4. Both boys and girls are intimate friends; you can talk to either. [ ]
5. We saw two temples but neither was of my choices. [ ]
6. Neither bus will go to Nepalgunj tonight. [ ]

7. Every cloud has a silver lining. [ ]
8. Every book is worth reading. [ ]

5. Words such as many, much and several tell about quantity without

giving an exact number. They are called quantifying determiners. Some
quantifying determiners are used only with plural nouns. They are

few, a few, many, both, several, etc.
We left school many years ago.
Few girls were suspended for their mischief.

Some quantifying determiners can be used with both plural and singular
nouns and nouns that show no exact number. They are all, half, some,

enough, a lot of, lots, of, most, other and plenty of.
Half the balloons have burst already.
She spends half her time watching TV.

A little help is enough for poor people.
Several spectators cheered up at the end of the match.

A few friends thanked me for winning a scholarship.

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