Pre-determiners: Such, What, Rather, Quite

The function of pre-determiners

Pre-determiners modify a noun by expressing an opinion about it. They add intensity or emotion to the adjective describing the noun. Pre-determining words include such, what, rather, and quite.

Examples

• What a beautiful morning. 
• English grammar can be rather difficult. 
• They were feeling quite tired so they went home. 
• We had such fun at the party.