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Quantifiers As you already know Any and Some can be used in both Countable and Uncountable nouns but they use are very particular, but before focus in these two checks it out these others quantifiers. Pay attention to the explanation below and try to learn from it. Many – Is used to refer countable nouns, that means nouns in plural. Many can be used in Affirmative, Negative and Interrogative sentences. I bought so many books last month, I need to save money; I have so many friends I’m so grateful to have them on my side; How Many photographers were on the wedding? Much – Is used to refer uncountable nouns, much is often used on negative and interrogative sentences, but in some occasions can be used in affirmative as well. I think I wasted too much time in this problem; I haven’t been drinking Coffee so much in this last weeks; How much of this information is true or not? Rewinding Alessandra Oliveira (Passei Direto) A Lot of – Can be used in both countable and uncountable nouns, so if you have some issues to use Many or Much you can use A lot of. I think I waster a lot of money in this game; Could you make me a lot of apple pies please? I don’t have a lot of cousins; I just have 10 that’s is not so many. Some – Some is often used in positive sentences with countable or uncountable nouns. I’ve got some bananas in my bag and some water too; I bought some cheese to our sandwich; Kate has some friends that don’t like to socialize with us. Any – Any is used in the negative and affirmative sentences and some special cases any can be used on affirmative too. Do you need any rice to make our dinner? No, I don’t need any rice; Hello, do you have any room free on November 1st? I haven’t got any warm clothes to this cold weather; Any help that could come from you now would be appreciated. (special case) Alessandra Oliveira (Passei Direto) EXERCISE 1) Which sentences below are correct I – There are too many people on that car; II – I heard you wanted talk to me I don’t have many time now but later we can talk; III – How many books do you read lately? a) I and III b) II and II c) Only II d) I, II and III 2) Put the right quantifiers in the gaps on the sentences below a) I have drink ________ cup of coffee this afternoon b) I was looking for ________ information on the internet about this matter c) I don’t have _____ friend to call tonigh d) I have _______ of cousins and ______ of them are coming today e) Do you need _______ help in this my friend? Source: Cambridge Dictionary Alessandra Oliveira (Passei Direto)
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