QUANTIFIERS

QUANTIFIERS

1. Much

   • It is used to talk about quantities, amounts or degrees, they suggest a large amount of something,
     • Is used with singular and uncontable nouns, is used with questions and negative statements.
       • We sometimes use "much" and "many" in positive statements when they are used with so, or too.
         • - Too much money was spent on the Wedding. - There wasn’t much noise coming from the house. - John makes as much money as Sarah.

2. Many

   • It is used to talk about quantities, amounts or degrees, they suggest a large amount of something,
     • Is used in plural and contable nouns, is used with questions and negative statements.
       • We sometimes use "much" and "many" in positive statements when they are used with so, or too.
         • - I think he has too many tattoos! I don’t like them. . - There aren’t many doctors in the hospital. - How many pears do you want?

3. Some

   • Some is used when the exact number or amount of something isn't known, or when it’s not important.
   • Some are normally used in positive sentences.
   • There are exceptions, we can use "some" to make offers or requests.
   • - There are some birds here. - We still have some mangoes on the tree. - Let's invite some friends and have a party tonight!

4. Any

   • Any is used when the exact number or amount of something isn't known, or when it’s not important.
   • Any is used in negative sentences and questions.
   • We use any in positive sentences when we mean “it doesn’t matter which…”
   • - We don’t have any time to get popcorn before the film starts. - Do you have any brothers or sisters?. - You can play any song by that band.

5. Few

   • It has a negative meaning to suggest "not as much or not as much as might be expected".
     • Is used with plural, countable nouns.
       • He has a few friends. - There are a few movies. - You have a few options to choose from.

6. Little

   • It has a negative meaning to suggest "not as much or not as much as might be expected".
     • Is used with singular, uncountable nouns.
       • - We have a little space in our car. - They have little experience. - Give him a little water.