University Grammar [ Semester 03 ]: Pre-Determiners

Summary

This video script explores key linguistic concepts, focusing on determiners and their subcategories, such as fractions, multipliers, and intensifiers. It provides examples and explanations of how these linguistic elements function within sentences. The script highlights how fractions and multipliers modify nouns, and how intensifiers emphasize adjectives or adverbs. By breaking down these elements, the content enhances understanding of how language structure works, making it a valuable resource for those studying grammar and linguistics.

Takeaways

• 😀 The script introduces the study of linguistic miners, beginning with determiners.
• 😀 Determiners include words like 'all', 'my', and 'many', which function to specify nouns.
• 😀 Fractions such as 'half', 'two thirds', and 'one third' act as determiners and often follow a positive determiner or article.
• 😀 Fractions are used with singular and plural countable nouns, as well as non-countable nouns.
• 😀 A fraction normally does not directly precede a noun, but instead follows an article or determiner.
• 😀 Multipliers are words that indicate the number of times something is multiplied (e.g., 'twice', 'three times', 'double').
• 😀 Multipliers are always followed by another determiner, such as a possessive determiner (e.g., 'your').
• 😀 Examples of multipliers in use include 'twice your salary' and 'three times the cost'.
• 😀 Intensifiers are adverbs or adverbial phrases that strengthen or emphasize the meaning of other expressions.
• 😀 Common intensifiers include words like 'absolutely', 'quite', 'really', 'very', and 'too'.

Q & A

What are fraction determiners, and how are they used in a sentence?

Fraction determiners represent a part of a whole, such as 'half,' 'two-thirds,' or 'one-third.' They are typically followed by an article, a positive determiner, or the word 'of,' and they usually don't appear immediately before the noun they modify.

Can fraction determiners be used with both singular and plural nouns?

Yes, fraction determiners can occur with both singular and plural countable nouns, as well as with non-countable nouns.

What is the main characteristic of multipliers in linguistics?

Multipliers are words that count how many times an object is multiplied, such as 'single,' 'double,' or 'triple.' They are always followed by another determiner and can be used with singular and plural countable nouns, as well as non-countable nouns.

How do you identify the determiner in a sentence using a multiplier?

The determiner in a sentence using a multiplier comes after the multiplier and is typically a possessive determiner or an article. For example, in 'He earns twice your salary,' 'twice' is the multiplier, and 'your' is the determiner.

What are intensifiers, and how do they function in a sentence?

Intensifiers are adverbs or adverbial phrases that strengthen the meaning of other expressions and emphasize certain qualities. Examples of intensifiers include 'absolutely,' 'really,' and 'quite.' For instance, in 'My brother is quite lazy,' 'quite' acts as an intensifier.

How do fraction determiners interact with articles or other determiners?

Fraction determiners are often followed by an article (e.g., 'half the house') or another determiner like a possessive ('two-thirds of the guest'). The fraction determines the quantity and is connected to the noun through the article or determiner.

Can intensifiers be used with all types of expressions?

Yes, intensifiers can be used with a wide range of expressions, particularly with adjectives or adverbs, to emphasize their meaning. They help to convey a stronger sense of the described action or state.

What is the role of the head noun in a sentence with a determiner?

The head noun is the main noun in a phrase and is typically preceded by a determiner. In the example 'two-thirds of the guest,' 'guest' is the head noun, and 'two-thirds' is the fraction determiner.

Are multipliers used with non-countable nouns?

Yes, multipliers can be used with non-countable nouns, just like they are with countable nouns. For example, 'double the amount' can refer to a non-countable noun like 'amount.'

What is the difference between fraction determiners and multipliers?

Fraction determiners represent parts of a whole, such as 'half' or 'one-third,' while multipliers represent how many times something is multiplied, like 'double' or 'triple.' They both function as determiners but in different contexts related to quantity.