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This document discusses different types of quantifiers used to express quantity with nouns. It provides examples of quantifiers that can be used with countable or uncountable nouns, such as "a few", "a little", "much", and "many". It also describes the subtle differences between uses of "a few" and "few", as well as "a little" and "little". The document concludes by covering the uses of the quantifier "all" with plural countable and uncountable nouns.

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Quantifier Powerpoint

This document discusses different types of quantifiers used to express quantity with nouns. It provides examples of quantifiers that can be used with countable or uncountable nouns, such as "a few", "a little", "much", and "many". It also describes the subtle differences between uses of "a few" and "few", as well as "a little" and "little". The document concludes by covering the uses of the quantifier "all" with plural countable and uncountable nouns.

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Quantifiers

Prepared by Ms. Latifa

a quantifier expresses quantity usually used with nouns can be used with both countable or uncountable nouns to express amount or quantity

Examples:
some many any much

a lot of
a little

a few
no

A few / Few
are used with plural countable nouns A few: not many, but enough
E.g. We have a few apples. We can make an apple pie.

Few: hardly any, almost none


E.g. There were few people queuing in the bank.

A little / Little
are used with uncountable nouns
A little: not much, but enough
E.g. There is a little coffee left would you like another cup?

Little: hardly any, almost none


E.g. There is (very) little sugar left. I will buy some when I go to the supermarket.

Much / Many
Much: uncountable nouns
E.G How much money do you have in your wallet?

Many: countable nouns


E.g. There arent many trees in the centre of the city.

All: We use "all" to talk about every person or thing in the world, or in
the group you are talking about.

plural countable nouns


E.G. Time is up! All pencils down!

uncountable nouns
E.G. He lost all trust in my friends.

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