Understanding Quantity Words

What does 'too' indicate in a sentence?

• excess or additional degree

• a specific location or time

• a comparison between two things

• a negative connotation

How is 'a few' used in context?

• 'A few' is used to refer to a small, indefinite number of items.

• 'A few' refers to a single item only.

• 'A few' is used to indicate a specific quantity of three.

• 'A few' means a large number of items.

When should you use 'a little'?

• You should use 'a little' with plural nouns.

• You can use 'a little' with countable nouns.

• You must use 'a little' only in formal writing.

• You should use 'a little' with uncountable nouns.

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

• Too much is used in questions; too many is used in statements.

• Too much is for plural nouns; too many is for singular nouns.

• Too much refers to quantity; too many refers to quality.

• Too much is for uncountable nouns; too many is for countable nouns.

Can you give an example of 'enough' in a sentence?

• They have enough food for the party.

• He has enough time to finish the project.

• We need enough chairs for the meeting.

• She has enough money to buy the car.

Is 'too many' used with countable or uncountable nouns?

• Both countable and uncountable nouns

• Only plural nouns

• Uncountable nouns

• Countable nouns

Provide a sentence using 'too' correctly.

• They are too excited to sleep.

• He is too busy for lunch.

• She is too tired to continue.

• She is too happy to leave.

What does 'a little' imply about quantity?

• A moderate amount, more than a little.

• An unspecified amount that could be anything.

• A small amount or limited quantity.

• A large quantity or abundance.

How would you use 'enough' in a negative context?

• She always has enough food for everyone.

• I had enough time to finish the project.

• I did not have enough money to buy the ticket.

• They found enough evidence to support their claim.

What type of nouns does 'too much' refer to?

• Proper nouns

• Uncountable nouns

• Countable nouns

• Collective nouns