Quantifiers

Quantifiers

1. can be used with

   • countable nouns
     • which are are
       • Some/Any
         • they are used when we want to express an undetermined quantity when referring to a noun, but we do not want to say exactly what that quantity is.
           • Any: It is mainly used in interrogative and negative sentences.
             • example
               • I haven’t received any emails from my boss.
           • Some: used in affirmative and interrogative sentences.
             • example
               • Some people in the office prefer to have lunch outside Would you like some coffee?
   • uncountable nouns
     • which are are
       • Much/Little/A little
         • A little: we use it to say that although it is small, it is enough.
           • example
             • I have a little money, enough for a new dress. She saves a little money every month.
         • Much: used with countless names.
           • example
             • How much time do you have for lunch? I don’t have much time left
         • Little: we use it to express that it is small and not enough.
           • example
             • I had little time to prepare my exam and I failed . I have little mo ney, I can’t buy a new car.
   • can be both
     • A lot of/Lots of, No/None
       • No / None No and none are used to indicate the absence of something; can be used with countless and countable names.
         • No: we put it directly before the noun.
           • example
             • I’ve got no time for you.
             • None of my children have been ill.
       • a lot of lots to talk about a lot in affirmative sentences and countable and uncountable substantive companions,
         • Lots of: se utiliza en contextos más informales.
           • example
             • Lots of people came to the house to see the new baby.
             • I have made a lot of mistakes in my life.

2. are a type of determiner which denote imprecise quantity