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Which phrase is used to describe a small quantity of something?
a bit of
What is the correct answer to complete the sentence: 'We haven’t got ……………… vegetables.'?
any
What is the correct answer to complete the sentence: 'Ed’s got ……………… extra pens, so he can give me one.'?
a lot of
What is the correct answer to complete the sentence: 'There’s ……………… noise in our classroom.'?
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What is the correct answer to complete the sentence: 'I don’t often have ……………… cash in my wallet.'?
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Study Notes
Quantifiers
- "A bit of" is used to describe a small amount of something that cannot be counted (e.g., water, air)
- "A few" is used to describe a small number of something that can be counted (e.g., books, pens)
- "A lot of" is used to describe a large number of something that can be counted (e.g., people, cars)
- "Any" is used to describe a small or unspecified amount of something, often in negative sentences or questions
- "Some" is used to describe a small or unspecified amount of something, often in positive sentences
Example Sentences
- We bought some expensive clothes last weekend (describing a small, unspecified number of clothes)
- We haven’t got any vegetables (describing a lack of vegetables)
- Ed’s got a lot of extra pens, so he can give me one (describing a large number of pens)
- There’s a lot of noise in our classroom (describing a large amount of noise)
- We didn’t eat any pasta last weekend (describing a lack of pasta)
- I don’t often have much cash in my wallet (describing a small amount of cash)
- I’ve got some time on Saturday morning (describing a small, unspecified amount of time)
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Description
Test your understanding of English grammar by identifying the correct quantifiers to use in different sentences. Quantifiers such as a little, a few, some, any, etc. are used to express quantity. Improve your language skills with this quiz!
