Quantifiers are special words or phrases in English that describe the quantity, or how much of something there is. The following quantifiers are common in English:
- some / any
- much / many
- each / every
- more / most
- a little / little
- a few / few
- both / either / neither
- fewer / less
- several
- all / no
- enough
Of course, the rules of quantifiers depend on what kind of noun they are used with. Which quantifier you use depends on whether or not you can count the noun.
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Most quantifiers can be used without a noun.
- Did you see any nurses on the 3rd floor?
- Actually, we didn't see any.
- Have you got any saline?
- Sure, but I only have a little.
- How many surgeons came to the conference?
- Only a few.
- Did Megan or Joshua call you last night?
- Both called me.
Review - Quantifiers 1
Leanne explains the use of quantifiers
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