Quantifiers Flashcards
List 3 quantifiers used before countable nouns:
(too) many (of) Not many (of) A few (of)
List 3 quantifiers we can use with non-countable nouns.
(too) much
Not much
a little (bit of)
Name 6 quantifiers we can use with both countable and non-countable nouns.
Some (of) Any No A lot (of) Enough Plenty of All (of)
True or False
We use quantifiers when referring to two things
True
Both occasions - neither solution
Yes / No
We use much and many at the beginning of affirmative sentences.
Yes
Much interest was shown
Pls define a use of some (unstressed)
• To suggest an indefinite quantity but not a large amount.
“ I taught them some vocabulary”
• to introduce new information.
“ he’s got some money”
I like some music
I can’t eat some types of fish
Use stressed or unstressed “some”
Stressed
True or False
We use “much” with countable nouns?
False
True or False
We use many with plural countable nouns
True
How many things are left to do
There weren’t many trees left standing
After “so - too - many”
What are the rules ?
Much - before uncountable nouns
Many - before countable nouns
Do we use “much - many or a lot of”
In negative statements and questions.
A lot of
Do they have a lot of friends
I don’t have a lot of time
Yes / no
Do we use much and many in affirmative statements
Yes
Many people arrived early
What 3 quantifiers do we use to suggest a small quantity
Several
A few
A little
True or False
“ a few” implies more items than “several”
False
I’ve sent out several cards but I’ve only received a few confirmations
True or False
We use “several and a few” with plural nouns and “a little” with uncountable ones
True
There are several/a few people waiting
Just give him a little attention
Name the comparative forms of
A lot of / many / much
A few
A little
More
Fewer
Less
When do we use “more”
Before both plural and uncountable nouns
When do you use “fewer”
Is only used before plural nouns
When do we use “less”
Generally with uncountable nouns
Which three quantifiers do we use to emphasize completeness of a group or class of things?
All
Each
Every
All wine contains alcohol
They defused each bomb
Every night was the same
All / each / every
Which is collective and which are individual
All - collective
Each / every - individual
All / each / every
Which is followed by a plural or uncountable noun
All
All / each/ every
Which are followed by a singular noun and verb
Each and every
True or False
Each and every are often interchangeable when they refer to three or more of something.
True
The checked every/each table before the guest arrived
Do we use “each” or “every” to refer to frequency and times
Every
Every day
Every minute
Every time the phone rings
Name 3 quantifiers that refer to two people or things
Both
Either
Neither
Both / either / neither
Which looks at things from a collective view (x and y)
Both
She betrayed both parents
Both / either/ neither
Which is followed by a plural noun?
Both
Both sides
Both / either / neither
Which is followed by singular nouns and verbs.
Either / neither
Either dog is ….
Neither parent had…..
Both / either/ neither
Which looks at things from the point of view of alternatives (x or y)
Either
You can choose either option
Which quantifier do we use to emphasize that a quantity is sufficient.
Enough
Are you getting enough help?
Which quantifier do we use to emphasize that something is additional to an existing number or quantity.
Another
We are having another baby
Have another drink
Which quantifier do we use to ask about the existence of something?
(Quantity is unimportant)
Any
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