Quantifiers Exercises and Examples

Quantifiers Exercises

These exercises focus on Quantifiers

Quantifiers with Countable and Uncountable Nouns

Some quantifiers can be used with both count and uncount nouns:

Quantifier	Example with a Count Noun	Example with an Uncount Noun
all	All students passed the test.	All the water is dirty.
some	I have some apples.	There is some rice left.
more	Can you bring more chairs?	We need more sugar.
a lot of	She has a lot of books.	He drank a lot of milk.
enough	Do we have enough plates?	There isn’t enough time.
no	There are no eggs in the fridge.	There is no information available.
any	Did you see any people?	Do you have any advice?
most	Most birds can fly.	Most of the music was loud.
lots of	He has lots of friends.	There is lots of food left.
less	(Not used with count nouns)	Drink less coffee.

Common Mistakes

❌ I have much apples. → (Incorrect, because "apples" is countable)
✅ I have many apples.

❌ There are less books. → (Incorrect, because "books" are countable)
✅ There are fewer books.

Quantifiers Only for Countable Nouns

Some quantifiers can only be used with countable nouns:

Quantifier	Example
(not) many	I don’t have many pencils.
each	Each student got a book.
either	You can take either chair.
(a) few	I have a few ideas.
several	She has several pets.
both	Both phones are broken.
neither	Neither answer is correct.
fewer	Fewer cars are on the road today.
a couple of	I’ll be there in a couple of minutes.
hundreds of	There were hundreds of people at the event.
thousands of	Thousands of fans came to the concert.

Common Mistakes

❌ I have much friends. → (Incorrect, "friends" is countable)
✅ I have many friends.

❌ She has fewer money. → (Incorrect, "money" is uncountable)
✅ She has less money.

Quantifiers Only for Uncountable Nouns

Some quantifiers are only used with uncountable nouns:

Quantifier	Example
(not) much	There isn’t much sugar left.
a bit of	Could you add a bit of salt?
a little	I have a little time to help.
a great deal of	She has a great deal of patience.
a good deal of	He spent a good deal of money.

Common Mistakes

❌ There isn’t many water. → (Incorrect, "water" is uncountable)
✅ There isn’t much water.

❌ Can I have few rice? → (Incorrect, "rice" is uncountable)
✅ Can I have a little rice?

Quantifiers for Groups and Specific Groups

We can use a noun directly after a quantifier when talking about general groups:

Few snakes are dangerous.
Most children love ice cream.
I never have enough time.

But when talking about a specific group, we add "of the":

Few of the snakes in this zoo are dangerous.
Most of the students in my class passed the test.
He spent all (of) the money I gave him.

Note: With "all" and "both," "of" is optional:

✅ Both the chairs are broken. = ✅ Both of the chairs are broken.

Both, Either, and Neither

These quantifiers are used for two items only:

Expression	Example
both	Both hotels were expensive. (Refers to two)
either	You can choose either dress. (One or the other)
neither	Neither of the answers was correct. (Not one and not the other)

💡 Grammar tip:

"Both" takes a plural verb (Both hotels are nice.)
"Either" and "neither" take a singular verb (Neither answer is correct.)

Every and Each

Both "every" and "each" mean all when used with singular nouns:

Every shop was closed. (Means all shops)
Each student received a certificate. (Focuses on individuals)

We also use "every" to talk about time:

We go on vacation every summer.
I take a walk every morning.

Common mistake:
❌ The every student got a gift. → (Incorrect, no article "the")
✅ Every student got a gift.

FAQs about Quantifiers

What is the difference between "few" and "a few"?

Few means almost none: Few people came to the party. (Hardly anyone)
A few means some, but not many: A few people came to the party. (Some did)

When do we use "some" and "any"?

Use "some" in positive sentences: I have some cookies.
Use "any" in questions and negative sentences:

Do you have any cookies?
I don’t have any cookies.

Is "less" used with countable nouns?

No, "less" is for uncountable nouns (less water), and "fewer" is for countable nouns (fewer bottles).

What is the difference between "each" and "every"?

"Each" focuses on individuals: Each child got a toy.
"Every" refers to the group as a whole: Every child got a toy.

Can "both" be used with more than two items?

No, "both" is only for two things. Use "all" for more than two:

Both cars are red. (Two cars)

All cars are red. (More than two)