QUANTIFIER

What is a quantifier?

• A quantifier is a word usually goes before a noun to express the quantity of the object.
• For example : a little milk
• Most quantifiers are followed by a noun, though it is also possible to use them without the noun when it is clear what are we referring to.
• For example: Do you want some milk?

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• There are quantifiers to describe large quantities(a lot, much,many) , there are quantifiers to describe small quantities (a little, a bit , a few )
• And undefined quantities (some, any). There are also quantifiers that express the idea of a sufficient amount (enough, plenty).

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Examples for quantifiers and their uses:

1. Much , Many, A lot
1. We use many, much, a lot (of) to refer to big quantities.
2. We use ‘many’ with countable nouns and ‘much’ with uncountable nouns.
3. We can use ‘a lot (of)’ that express lwith both countable and uncountable nouns.
4. In modern English it is very common to use ‘a lot (of)’ in affirmative sentences instead of ‘many’ and ‘much’.

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• Examples:

1.There are many things to do today.

2.We have a lot of time left, don’t worry.

3.Much Italian wine is sold abroad.�

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2) A few , A Little, A Bit

• To talk about small quantities we can use ‘a few’ and ‘a little’.
• We use ‘a few’ with countable nouns and ‘a little’ with uncountable nouns.
• It’s also possible to use ‘a bit’ with uncountable nouns, but it is more informal.

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Examples:

1. We need a few coins for the car park.
2. Would you like a little milk?
3. The engine needs a little oil.

TRUE OR FALSE

1. Many of the files were lost in the fire.

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True

correctTRUE OR FALSE