B1 some, any, much, many, a lot, (a) few, (a) little

I don't have _______ free time for practice this week. (Meaning: a large amount)

• much
• many
• some
• a few
• a little

Answer explanation

We use much with uncountable nouns (like 'time') in negative sentences to mean 'a large amount'.

How _______ languages can you speak?

• many
• much
• any
• a lot of
• little

Answer explanation

We use many with countable plural nouns (like 'languages') to ask about number.

She has _______ good friends from Mexico. (Meaning: a small number, but positive)

• a few
• few
• a little
• some
• any

Answer explanation

We use a few with countable nouns to mean a small number, but it's a positive idea (she has some friends).

I need _______ help with my pronunciation. (Meaning: a small amount)

• a little
• little
• a few
• few
• any

Answer explanation

We use a little with uncountable nouns (like 'help') to mean a small amount, but it's a positive idea (I need some help).

There are too _______ rules to remember!

• many
• much
• a lot of
• few
• a few

Answer explanation

We use many with countable plural nouns (like 'rules') after 'too' to mean 'more than is good'.

Do you have _______ questions about the grammar?

• any
• some
• much
• many
• a few

Answer explanation

We use any in questions with plural countable nouns to mean 'it is not known if something exists'.

He has very _______ patience for memorizing vocabulary. (Meaning: not enough, negative)

• little
• a little
• few
• a few
• any

Answer explanation

We use little with uncountable nouns (like 'patience') to mean 'not much', and it's a negative idea.

We have _______ interesting books about Italian culture in the library. (Meaning: a large number)

• a lot of
• much
• many
• a few
• little

Answer explanation

We use a lot of in positive statements with countable nouns. 'Many' is also correct but less common in spoken English.

There isn't _______ coffee left. Let's get more.

• much
• many
• some
• a little
• a few

Answer explanation

We use much with uncountable nouns (like 'coffee') in negative sentences.

I know _______ words in Greek. 'Kalimera' means 'good morning'. (Meaning: a small number)

• a few
• few
• a little
• little
• any

Answer explanation

We use a few with countable plural nouns (like 'words') to mean a small number, and it's a positive idea (I know some words).