Quantifiers

Quantifiers

When and how to use them?

Some, any and no

We usually use some in possitive statements and any in negatives and questions.

• There are some nice views from the hotel.

• He doesn't have any good music.

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We can use no in positive sentences to talk about zero quantity.

• There's no crime around here.

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To talk about zero quantity, we use none of + plural or none.

• None of my friends could help.

• A How many holidays have you been on this year?

• B None at all.

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Large quantities

We use lots of/ a lot of in positive sentences, not many/ not much/ not a lot of in negative sentences

• There are quite a lot of cars on the roads today.

• I haven't got much money with me.

• Did many people come to the concert?

• We don't need a lot of time to finish this work.

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Small quantities

We use a few/ a little to talk about an amount. We use few/ little to talk about a negative amount.

• I have a little time before the show starts.

• There are a few things I need from the shop.

• I have very little time to finish this work.

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Tip

• We can say a few/ very little/ little to increase/decrease the amount.

Too/ not enough

We use too much/ too many + noun to say there is more than the right amount.

• I have too much furniture. There isn't enough room for all of it!

• I couldn't move at the concert because there were too many people.

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We use too + adjective/ adverb and not + adjective/ adverb enough.

• The suitcase is too heavy. They won't let you on the plane.

• You're walking too quickly. I can't keep up!

• The meeting room isn't big enough for all of us. There aren't enough chairs.

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