DeterminersAll/none, both/neitherWords like all, none, both, neither are called determiners. We use all (of) in front of plural and uncountable nouns when we are referring to each/every one of the people or thing, or the complete amount. All (of) the players are fit. We use none of in front of plural nouns and the + plural noun. The verb is always positive. None of the people was aware of danger. We use both (of) and neither (of) when there are two people or things. Both cars were very fast. Another, other, the other and the second are determiners too. We use another in front of singular countable nouns to mean 'one more' or 'a different one'. I don't like this book. I'm going to buy another one. We use other in front of plural nouns when we refer to 'different ones'. There are other routes to my home but this is the shortest one. We use the other in front of singular and plural countable nouns. It means 'not this one' or 'the remaining one(s)'. This shoe is very dirty but the other one is quite clean. |