QUANTIFIERS

QUANTIFIERS

1. A/AN

   • Use an before a word that starts with a vowel sound. If it does not start with a vowel sound, use a.
   • Buy a house in an hour.

2. A LOT OF

   • We use a lot of and lots of in informal styles
   • We’ve got lots of things to do.

3. PLENTY OF

   • We use plenty with a noun, we need of
   • There’s no need to rush. We’ve got plenty of time

4. SOME

   • The words some are used when the speaker cannot specify or does not need/want to specify a number or an exact amount.
   • I saw some deer when riding my bike in the forest yesterday

5. ANY

   • I saw any deer when riding my bike in the forest yesterday
   • We useany are used when the speaker cannot specify or does not need/want to specify a number or an exact amount

6. MANY

   • many with plural nouns:
   • Are there many campsites near you?

7. MUCH

   • We use much with singular uncountable nouns
   • I haven’t got much change. I’ve only got a ten euro note.