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.

With Count Nouns OnlyWith Uncount Nouns OnlyWith Both Count and Uncount Nouns
  • (not) many doctors
  • a few charts
  • too few prescriptions
  • fewer drugs
  • several tablets
  • (not) much blood
  • a little time
  • very little experience
  • less numbness
  • some medication
  • some patients
  • (not) any cream
  • (not) any tablets
  • more / most saline
  • more / most capsules
  • all / no information
  • all / no clinics
  • enough radiation
  • enough syringes
With Singular Count Nouns OnlyWith Plural Count Nouns Only
  • each doctor
  • every medication
  • either pharmacy
  • neither dentist
  • both patients

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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