Quantifiers

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What is a quantifier?

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A quantifier is a word or phrase that indicates the quantity of a noun, such as 'some', 'many', 'a few', or 'much'.

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When do we use 'a little'?

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We use 'a little' with uncountable nouns to indicate a small amount.

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When do we use 'a few'?

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We use 'a few' with countable nouns to indicate a small number.

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What is the difference between 'much' and 'many'?

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'Much' is used with uncountable nouns, while 'many' is used with countable nouns.

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How do you ask about quantity with countable nouns?

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You can ask 'How many?' to inquire about the quantity of countable nouns.

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How do you ask about quantity with uncountable nouns?

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You can ask 'How much?' to inquire about the quantity of uncountable nouns.

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What is the correct response to 'Are there any birds in the tree?'

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The correct response is 'No, there aren't any.'

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What quantifier would you use with 'eggs' in the sentence: 'Mike bought ___ dozen eggs'?

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You would use 'a' as in 'Mike bought a dozen eggs'.

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What quantifier would you use with 'tomatoes' in the sentence: 'Mike bought a dozen eggs and ___ tomatoes'?

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You would use 'some' as in 'Mike bought a dozen eggs and some tomatoes'.

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What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'There ___ four pictures on the wall'?

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The correct form is 'are', as in 'There are four pictures on the wall'.