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Quantifiers

The document explains the use of quantifiers with countable and uncountable nouns to describe quantity. It details various quantifiers such as 'a lot of', 'some', 'not much/many', 'many/much', 'a little/a few', 'not any', and 'any', along with their appropriate contexts. The document emphasizes the differences in usage based on the formality of language and the type of noun.

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Quantifiers

The document explains the use of quantifiers with countable and uncountable nouns to describe quantity. It details various quantifiers such as 'a lot of', 'some', 'not much/many', 'many/much', 'a little/a few', 'not any', and 'any', along with their appropriate contexts. The document emphasizes the differences in usage based on the formality of language and the type of noun.

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Quantifiers

We use quantifiers with nouns to


talk about quantity.

The choice of quantifier depends on:

• if the noun is countable or uncountable.


• if we are talking about small or
large quantities.
Singular & plural
Nouns

Nouns are divided in countable and uncountable.


Countable nouns are things you can count.
Uncountable nouns are things you cannot count.
Uncountable nouns are things you can not count.
A lot of / Lots of
Both mean a large quantity of something lots of is less formal.

• We use a lot of / lots of with uncountable and


plural countable nouns, usually in affirmative sentences.

I have a lot of friends in my class


There is a lot of coffee in my cup.
There are lots of apples in the refrigerator.
She has lots of homework to complete.
Some
• We use some with both countable and uncountable nouns.
It does not refer to a specific amount

• we use it to talk about quantities that are not large and are
not small.

• I found some really useful books in the library.


(= not a lot)
Not Much / Not Many
We use not much and not many to talk about small quantities.

• We use not much with uncountable nouns


• We use not many with plural countable nouns.

There weren't many people at the party.


They don't have much money.

Note: that not always goes with the verb in the sentence.
Many - Much
In more formal English, we use many + plural noun to
talk about large quantities.
There are many interesting places to visit in the city.

We also use many and much in questions.


Are there many good shops where you live?
Do you have much free time?

• In affirmative sentences, we prefer a lot of or lots of instead of


much or many in spoken English.
A little / A few
We also use a few and a little to talk about small quantities.

• We use a little with uncountable nouns, In affirmative sentences.


There's a little milk in the container.
I need a little help with my homework, please.

• We use a few with plural countable nouns, In affirmative


sentences.
There are a few magazines on the table.
I have a few really good friends.
Not any
We use not any with countable and uncountable nouns to talk
about zero quantity (when there is nothing).
I don't have any money.
There weren't any shops open when we arrived.

Note: that not always goes with the verb in the sentence.
Any
We also use any with countable and uncountable nouns to ask
questions and in negative sentences.
Are there any good beaches in the area?
Do you have any orange juice?

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