Quantifiers in English with examples

What are Quantifiers?

Quantifiers are grammatical words that are usually placed before a noun to express the amount or quantity of an object. The most used quantifier words are some, many, a lot of, and a few. Quantifiers can be used with both countable and uncountable nouns.

Types of Quantifiers

Types of quantifiers can describe:

• Large quantities: a lot, much, many.
• Small quantities: a little, a bit, a few.
• Undefined quantities: some, any.
• Sufficient amount: enough, plenty.

Examples:

1- Using Much, Many, or a Lot Of:

• There are many stars in the sky.
• We have a lot of money, so we can buy anything.
• Many people prefer to take public transportation.
• Much of what makes up fruit is just water.
• He was playing soccer for a lot of time.

2- Using a Few, A Little, or A Bit (of)

• We need a few minutes before the game starts.
• Would you like a little sugar in your tea?
• They had a few cookies for breakfast.
• These trees need a little of watering.

3- Using Some or Any

• We have some clothes to give to poor people.
• She didn’t like any restaurant that we visited.
• Do they need any help?
• I went to some strange city in my dream.
• Will there be any people at your house tonight?

4- Using Enough or Plenty (of)

• There is plenty of food for everyone.
• Slow down we have plenty of time to get to the party.
• I think we have enough food for dinner.
• We don’t have enough fruits, let’s buy some.

Asking Questions using Quantifiers:

• How many times have you visited Paris?
• How many people did you invite to the wedding?
• How many balloons do we need?
• How much time we still have?
• How much water do you drink per day?
• How much gas do we need for the trip?
• How much do these oranges cost?
• How much does this dress cost?
• How much do those glasses cost?

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