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Level: A2-B1

Quantifiers — Practice

Much or many? A few or a little? Some or any? The right quantifier depends on one question: is the noun countable or uncountable? Drill the choice with 28 click-to-hear examples and quizzes.

📝 Nouns unit · lesson 13 of 14 ⏱ about 7 minutes 🔊 every example has audio

Builds on Countable vs Uncountable Next in unit Gerunds →

  • MANY / A FEW — with countable nouns
  • She has many friends. – Countable
  • There are a few cookies left. – Countable
  • He asked many questions in class. – Countable
  • A few students stayed after school. – Countable
  • We visited many museums on our trip. – Countable
  • I need a few minutes to get ready. – Countable
  • MUCH / A LITTLE — with uncountable nouns
  • We do not have much time. – Uncountable
  • There is too much noise in here. – Uncountable
  • Add a little salt to the soup. – Uncountable
  • He does not drink much coffee. – Uncountable
  • I have a little money in my wallet. – Uncountable
  • She made a little progress today. – Uncountable
  • SOME — positive sentences and offers
  • We need some eggs. – Countable
  • Would you like some coffee? – Uncountable
  • There are some letters for you. – Countable
  • Some people arrived early. – Countable
  • ANY — negatives and questions
  • I do not have any cash. – Uncountable
  • Do you have any questions? – Countable
  • She did not make any mistakes. – Countable
  • Is there any milk left? – Uncountable
  • HOW MANY / HOW MUCH — asking about amounts
  • How many brothers do you have? – Countable
  • How much sugar do you want? – Uncountable
  • How many hours did you sleep? – Countable
  • How much rice should I cook? – Uncountable
  • ENOUGH — the right amount (both kinds)
  • We have enough chairs for everyone. – Countable
  • There is not enough light in this room. – Uncountable
  • Did you get enough sleep? – Uncountable
  • I bought enough plates for the party. – Countable