Quantifiers and Determiners in English
This page delves deeper into the usage of quantifiers and determiners with countable and uncountable nouns, focusing on 'some', 'any', 'much', 'many', 'little', and 'few'.
The use of 'some' and 'any' is explained as follows:
- 'Some' is used in positive sentences and questions when referring to something that is likely to be present.
- 'Any' is used in negative sentences and questions when referring to something that may or may not be present.
Example: "Could I have some water?" (when you expect the answer to be yes)
Example: "Do you have any eggs?" (when you're not sure if there are eggs)
The page also introduces compound forms such as 'somebody/someone', 'something', 'anybody/anyone', and 'anything'.
Regarding 'much' and 'many', the document clarifies:
- 'Much' is used with uncountable nouns (e.g., much money)
- 'Many' is used with countable nouns (e.g., many people)
Highlight: 'Much' is for uncountable nouns, while 'many' is for countable nouns.
The quantifiers 'little', 'few', 'a little', and 'a few' are explained:
- 'Little' and 'a little' are used with uncountable nouns (e.g., little money)
- 'Few' and 'a few' are used with countable nouns (e.g., few cities)
Example: "I have a few friends" (some friends) vs. "I have few friends" (not many friends)
The page concludes by emphasizing the importance of using these quantifiers correctly to convey the intended meaning in English sentences.
