Quantities

Quantities

1. We use to talk about quantities, amounts and degree.

   • Much
     • We use much with singular uncountable nouns
       • Example: Questions:  How much money does he have? Affirmative:  We have much to do!
   • Many
     • We use much with plural uncountable nouns
       • Example: Questions   How many cats do you have? Affirmative:  We have many friends.
   • A lot of, a lots of
     • We use a lot of and lots of in informal styles.
       • Example:  Countable:  He has a lot of books Uncountable:  I have lots of money.
   • Some
     • It is used for countless names or nouns as well as for plural accountants.
       • Example: Affirmative/ countable:  She has some apples. Affirmative/ Uncountable:  There is some milk in the kitchen.
   • Any
     • It is used in negative or interrogative phrases
       • Example: Countable:  I do not have any cats. Uncountable:  He does not have any money
   • No, none
     • Can be used without being accompanied by a name
       • Example: Countable:  How many pencils are there? None. Uncountable:  How much money do you have? No
   • Little, a little
     • They express a small amount and are used only with countless names
       • Example: Questions  Do you have a little money? Affirmative:  We have little time.
   • few, a few
     • Express a small number
       • Example: Questions   Do you have a few dollars? Affirmative:  There are few tourists here toda