Determiners and Quantifiers
Determiner
A determiner is a
word placed before a noun to specify
or limit its meaning. It helps to tell us which or how many
things the noun refers to.
Types of Determiners:
1.
Articles (a, an, the)
2.
Demonstratives (this, that, these, those)
3.
Possessives (my, your, his, her, its, our, their)
4.
Quantifiers (some, many, few, several, all, etc.)
5.
Numbers (one, two, three, etc.)
6.
Interrogatives (which, what, whose)
Examples:
1.
The
book is on the table. (Article)
2.
This
car is expensive. (Demonstrative)
3.
My phone
is new. (Possessive)
4.
Some
people are late. (Quantifier)
5.
Three
cats are sleeping. (Number)
6.
Which
dress do you like? (Interrogative)
Quantifier
A quantifier is a
type of determiner used to show quantity
or amount of something (how much or how many).
Common Quantifiers:
·
some, any, much, many, few, little, several, all, every, no
Examples:
1.
There are many
students in the class.
2.
She has few
friends.
3.
I need some
water.
4.
We have all
the books.
5.
He doesn’t have any
money.
6.
She drinks much
tea.
Quick Note:
·
All quantifiers are determiners, but not
all determiners are quantifiers.
·
Quantifiers specifically express quantity
or amount.
In detail
Use of Each and Every
The words "each" and "every" are both used to refer to individual items within a group, but they are used in different contexts and have slightly different meanings:
Each
- Meaning: "Each" refers to individual items within a group, emphasizing them one by one. It suggests a sense of separateness or individuality.
- Usage: It is used when considering the individual elements of a group separately, often focusing on the distinctness of the items.
- Examples:
- Each student must submit their homework by Friday. (Each student is considered individually.)
- I gave a gift to each child at the party. (Each child received a separate gift.)
Every
- Meaning: "Every" refers to all items within a group, but it is used to emphasize the collectiveness or totality of the group. It can imply that something applies to all members without exception.
- Usage: It is used when referring to all items in a group considered as a whole, often implying inclusivity and regularity.
- Examples:
- Every student must submit their homework by Friday. (All students must do this, without exception.)
- She goes to the gym every morning. (The action is performed regularly as part of her routine.)
Key Differences:
- "Each" focuses on individuality (considering one item at a time).
- "Every" emphasizes universality (considering the group as a whole but referring to all items within it).
Note: "Each" can be used for two or more items, while "every" is typically used for more than two items, and it suggests a more inclusive approach to the group.
Use of Much, More and Many
MUCH
- Used with: Uncountable nouns (things you can’t count individually)
- Meaning: A large amount
- Example:
- There isn’t much water in the bottle.
- How much sugar do you want?
Uncountable nouns: water, money, milk, rice, advice, information, etc.
MANY
- Used with: Countable nouns (things you can count one by one)
- Meaning: A large number
- Example:
- There are many books on the shelf.
- How many friends do you have?
Countable nouns: apples, people, chairs, cars, ideas, etc.
MORE
- Used with: Both countable and uncountable nouns
- Meaning: A greater number or amount (comparative of much/many)
- Example:
- I need more time. (uncountable)
- There are more students in this class than last year. (countable)
Quick Comparison Table
Word | Used With | Meaning | Example |
Much | Uncountable nouns | A lot (amount) | She doesn’t have much money. |
Many | Countable nouns | A lot (number) | He has many books. |
More | Both | Greater amount/number | We need more chairs / more water. |
Use of few, a few, little and a little
FEW
- Used with: Countable nouns (things you can count one by one: books, people, apples, etc.)
- Meaning: Not many, almost none (negative tone)
- Example:
- Few students came to the class today.
→ (Almost no students came; very small number.)
Related forms:
- A few = some, but not many (positive tone)
Example: A few friends are coming over.
→ (Some friends are coming.)
LITTLE
- Used with: Uncountable nouns (things you can’t count individually: water, sugar, time, money, etc.)
- Meaning: Not much, almost none (negative tone)
- Example:
- There is little water in the bottle.
→ (Almost no water; very small amount.)
Related forms:
- A little = some, but not much (positive tone)
Example: There is a little hope left.
→ (Some hope remains.)
Quick Tip:
Expression | Countable | Uncountable | Meaning |
few | ✅ | ❌ | almost none (negative) |
a few | ✅ | ❌ | some (positive) |
little | ❌ | ✅ | almost none (negative) |
a little | ❌ | ✅ | some (positive) |
30 sentences with blanks, where "each" or "every" is used in brackets:
1. (Each/Every) student was given a notebook at the beginning of the class.
2. (Each/Every) of the teachers attended the conference last week.
3. I visit my grandparents (each/every) Sunday.
4. (Each/Every) morning, I take a walk around the park.
5. (Each/Every) member of the team contributed to the project.
6. He reads (each/every) page of the book very carefully.
7. (Each/Every) time I see her, she is smiling.
8. They check (each/every) document for errors before submission.
9. I saw (each/every) of my friends at the party last night.
10. Each/Every) person in the room was given a chance to speak.
11. (Each/Every) year, the company organizes a charity event.
12. (Each/Every) time I call him, he is busy.
13. (Each/Every) of the children in the class passed the exam.
14. (Each/Every) day, I try to learn something new.
15. The manager spoke to (each/every) employee individually.
16. (Each/Every) summer, we go on a family trip to the beach.
17. He gives (each/every) task his full attention.
18. (Each/Every) student has to submit their assignment by Friday.
19. (Each/Every) customer must fill out this form before proceeding.
20. I enjoy (each/every) moment I spend with my family.
21. (Each/Every) one of the books in the library is important.
22. I’m going to call (each/every) one of my friends to invite them to the party.
23. (Each/Every) section of the exam is important to prepare for.
24. (Each/Every) time we meet, we talk for hours.
25. (Each/Every) lesson in this course is crucial for success.
26. I have (each/every) reason to believe that we will succeed.
27. (Each/Every) detail in the report was checked thoroughly.
28. (Each/Every) one of the paintings was created by a different artist.
29. She took a photograph of (each/every) building in the city.
30. We had to inspect (each/every) corner of the house during the renovation.
40 fill-in-the-blank sentences using "each" and "every" in brackets:
1. (Each/Every) person must wear a helmet when riding a bike.
2. (Each/Every) of the students participated in the competition.
3. I visit my parents (each/every) weekend.
4. (Each/Every) time I travel, I make sure to take photos.
5. (Each/Every) member of the team was praised for their hard work.
6. He finishes his work (each/every) day before noon.
7. (Each/Every) room in the house is painted a different color.
8. The teacher gave (each/every) student a book to read.
9. (Each/Every) morning, I drink a cup of tea to start my day.
10. We need to make sure that (each/every) customer is satisfied with the service.
11. (Each/Every) time I see him, he is wearing a new outfit.
12. (Each/Every) year, we go camping in the mountains.
13. (Each/Every) piece of artwork in the gallery is unique.
14. I have a meeting (each/every) Friday afternoon.
15. (Each/Every) one of them did a fantastic job.
16. The students were given (each/every) opportunity to ask questions.
17. (Each/Every) book on this shelf is worth reading.
18. I clean (each/every) corner of the house on Saturday.
19. (Each/Every) person in the room clapped after the performance.
20. (Each/Every) detail in the report must be double-checked.
21. (Each/Every) of us has a responsibility to contribute.
22. (Each/Every) time we meet, we talk about our plans for the future.
23. The teacher answered (each/every) question the students asked.
24. (Each/Every) task on the list was completed on time.
25. (Each/Every) holiday, we exchange gifts with friends and family.
26. I visit (each/every) one of my relatives during the summer.
27. (Each/Every) lesson in the course builds on the previous one.
28. (Each/Every) page of the book contains important information.
29. (Each/Every) part of the project must be completed before the deadline.
30. (Each/Every) child in the class received a certificate.
31. The chef prepared (each/every) dish with care and attention to detail.
32. I take (each/every) opportunity to improve my skills.
33. (Each/Every) new employee undergoes the same training.
34. (Each/Every) building on this street has a unique design.
35. (Each/Every) week, I go to the market to buy fresh vegetables.
36. (Each/Every) person at the party seemed to have a good time.
37. (Each/Every) question in the exam needs to be answered carefully.
38. (Each/Every) room in the hotel has a beautiful view.
39. I speak to my best friend (each/every) day.
40. (Each/Every) decision we make impacts the outcome of the project.
Answers
The correct answers for the 30 sentences using each or every:
Each student was given a notebook at the beginning of the class.
Each of the teachers attended the conference last week.
I visit my grandparents every Sunday.
Every morning, I take a walk around the park.
Each member of the team contributed to the project.
He reads every page of the book very carefully.
Every time I see her, she is smiling.
They check each document for errors before submission.
I saw each of my friends at the party last night.
Every person in the room was given a chance to speak.
Every year, the company organizes a charity event.
Every time I call him, he is busy.
Each of the children in the class passed the exam.
Every day, I try to learn something new.
The manager spoke to each employee individually.
Every summer, we go on a family trip to the beach.
He gives each task his full attention.
Every student has to submit their assignment by Friday.
Every customer must fill out this form before proceeding.
I enjoy every moment I spend with my family.
Each one of the books in the library is important.
I’m going to call each one of my friends to invite them to the party.
Each section of the exam is important to prepare for.
Every time we meet, we talk for hours.
Every lesson in this course is crucial for success.
I have every reason to believe that we will succeed.
Every detail in the report was checked thoroughly.
Each one of the paintings was created by a different artist.
She took a photograph of every building in the city.
We had to inspect each corner of the house during the renovation.
The correct answers for the 40 fill-in-the-blank sentences using each or every:
Every person must wear a helmet when riding a bike.
Each of the students participated in the competition.
I visit my parents every weekend.
Every time I travel, I make sure to take photos.
Each member of the team was praised for their hard work.
He finishes his work every day before noon.
Each room in the house is painted a different color.
The teacher gave each student a book to read.
Every morning, I drink a cup of tea to start my day.
We need to make sure that every customer is satisfied with the service.
Every time I see him, he is wearing a new outfit.
Every year, we go camping in the mountains.
Each piece of artwork in the gallery is unique.
I have a meeting every Friday afternoon.
Each one of them did a fantastic job.
The students were given every opportunity to ask questions.
Every book on this shelf is worth reading.
I clean each corner of the house on Saturday.
Every person in the room clapped after the performance.
Every detail in the report must be double-checked.
Each of us has a responsibility to contribute.
Every time we meet, we talk about our plans for the future.
The teacher answered every question the students asked.
Each task on the list was completed on time.
Every holiday, we exchange gifts with friends and family.
I visit each one of my relatives during the summer.
Every lesson in the course builds on the previous one.
Every page of the book contains important information.
Each part of the project must be completed before the deadline.
Every child in the class received a certificate.
The chef prepared each dish with care and attention to detail.
I take every opportunity to improve my skills.
Every new employee undergoes the same training.
Every building on this street has a unique design.
Every week, I go to the market to buy fresh vegetables.
Every person at the party seemed to have a good time.
Every question in the exam needs to be answered carefully.
Every room in the hotel has a beautiful view.
I speak to my best friend every day.
Every decision we make impacts the outcome of the project.
MUCH
- Used with: Uncountable nouns (things you can’t count individually)
- Meaning: A large amount
- Example:
- There isn’t much water in the bottle.
- How much sugar do you want?
Uncountable nouns: water, money, milk, rice, advice, information, etc.
MANY
- Used with: Countable nouns (things you can count one by one)
- Meaning: A large number
- Example:
- There are many books on the shelf.
- How many friends do you have?
Countable nouns: apples, people, chairs, cars, ideas, etc.
MORE
- Used with: Both countable and uncountable nouns
- Meaning: A greater number or amount (comparative of much/many)
- Example:
- I need more time. (uncountable)
- There are more students in this class than last year. (countable)
Quick Comparison Table
Word | Used With | Meaning | Example |
Much | Uncountable nouns | A lot (amount) | She doesn’t have much money. |
Many | Countable nouns | A lot (number) | He has many books. |
More | Both | Greater amount/number | We need more chairs / more water. |
The definitions and examples for most of, all of, some of, both of, and none of:
1. Most of:
o Definition: Refers to the majority or a large part of something.
o Example: Most of the students passed the exam.
This means that the majority of students passed the exam, but not necessarily all of them.
2. All of:
o Definition: Refers to the complete or entire amount of something.
o Example: All of the books are on the shelf.
This means every single book is on the shelf, without exception.
3. Some of:
o Definition: Refers to an unspecified or partial amount of something.
o Example: Some of the apples are ripe.
This means that a portion of the apples are ripe, but not necessarily all of them.
4. Both of:
o Definition: Refers to two items or people being considered together.
o Example: Both of my friends are coming to the party.
This means that the two friends are coming together to the party.
5. None of:
o Definition: Refers to not any or not a single part of something.
o Example: None of the answers were correct.
This means that not even a single answer was correct.
25 fill-in-the-blank questions using many, more, much, with options in brackets for each question:
1. How ______ sugar do you take in your tea? (much / many / more)
2. She doesn’t have ______ friends in the new school. (many / much / more)
3. We need to buy ______ chairs for the event. (more / many / much)
4. I don’t have ______ time to talk right now. (much / many / more)
5. There are too ______ people in the room. (many / much / more)
6. He wants to earn ______ money to buy a car. (more / many / much)
7. I didn’t eat ______ for breakfast today. (much / many / more)
8. Are there ______ books in the library? (many / more / much)
9. She has ______ experience than I do. (more / many / much)
10. We don’t need ______ salt in this recipe. (much / many / more)
11. There aren’t ______ buses running today. (many / much / more)
12. Can you give me ______ information about the course? (much / more / many)
13. How ______ pencils do you need? (many / much / more)
14. I need ______ help with this assignment. (more / many / much)
15. They didn’t drink ______ water after the match. (much / many / more)
16. She has ______ dresses than her sister. (more / many / much)
17. There isn’t ______ noise in the library. (much / many / more)
18. Do we need ______ volunteers for the event? (more / much / many)
19. He didn’t show ______ interest in the project. (much / many / more)
20. How ______ apples are in the basket? (many / much / more)
21. I want to learn ______ languages. (more / much / many)
22. There isn’t ______ oil left in the bottle. (much / many / more)
23. We had ______ problems with the old computer. (many / much / more)
24. They should eat ______ vegetables every day. (more / many / much)
25. She spends too ______ time on social media. (much / many / more)
50 fill-in-the-blank questions using "many," "more," and "much," with options in brackets:
1. There aren’t __________ people in the room. (many / much)
2. We need __________ time to finish the project. (more / many)
3. I don’t have __________ homework tonight. (much / many)
4. How __________ books do you have on your shelf? (many / much)
5. He has __________ experience than I do. (more / many)
6. There are __________ cars in the parking lot today. (many / much)
7. She doesn’t eat __________ vegetables. (much / many)
8. I think we need __________ sugar for this recipe. (more / many)
9. How __________ water do you drink every day? (much / many)
10. There were __________ students in the class yesterday. (many / much)
11. I can’t carry __________ bags at once. (many / much)
12. We should buy __________ chairs for the event. (more / many)
13. There’s __________ noise in the street tonight. (much / many)
14. I would like __________ help with this problem. (much / many)
15. __________ people attended the conference. (Much / Many)
16. There’s not __________ coffee left in the pot. (much / many)
17. She has __________ friends than I thought. (more / many)
18. There is __________ salt in this dish. (much / many)
19. How __________ miles did you run today? (many / much)
20. I want to see __________ films this weekend. (many / much)
21. __________ students have completed their assignments. (Much / Many)
22. There’s not __________ time to waste. (much / many)
23. He has __________ patience than anyone I know. (more / much)
24. We need __________ volunteers for the event. (more / many)
25. I don’t have __________ money to spend today. (much / many)
26. There are __________ animals in the zoo. (many / much)
27. She’s got __________ energy for her age. (much / many)
28. I have __________ work to do this afternoon. (much / many)
29. We need __________ chairs for the meeting. (more / many)
30. I don’t know __________ people at the party. (many / much)
31. How __________ time is left before the movie starts? (much / many)
32. There’s not __________ hope left in this situation. (much / many)
33. I’ve read __________ books on this topic. (many / much)
34. How __________ information do you need for your report? (much / many)
35. He spends __________ time playing video games. (much / many)
36. I have __________ ideas for the project. (many / much)
37. We don’t need __________ food for the picnic. (much / many)
38. She’s __________ talented than I expected. (more / much)
39. They have __________ experience in this field. (more / many)
40. There’s not __________ oil in the car. (much / many)
41. How __________ chairs are in the room? (many / much)
42. I need __________ paper to finish this project. (more / much)
43. She has __________ patience than most people. (more / many)
44. There are __________ stars in the sky tonight. (many / much)
45. How __________ time do you spend on your hobbies? (much / many)
46. There’s __________ work left to do. (much / many)
47. I’ve learned __________ from this experience. (much / many)
48. We have __________ choices for lunch. (many / much)
49. There’s __________ to do before we leave. (much / many)
50. They need __________ help with their project. (more / many)
Answers for the 25 fill-in-the-blank questions using "many," "more," and "much":
1. How much sugar do you take in your tea? (much)
2. She doesn’t have many friends in the new school. (many)
3. We need to buy more chairs for the event. (more)
4. I don’t have much time to talk right now. (much)
5. There are too many people in the room. (many)
6. He wants to earn more money to buy a car. (more)
7. I didn’t eat much for breakfast today. (much)
8. Are there many books in the library? (many)
9. She has more experience than I do. (more)
10. We don’t need much salt in this recipe. (much)
11. There aren’t many buses running today. (many)
12. Can you give me more information about the course? (more)
13. How many pencils do you need? (many)
14. I need more help with this assignment. (more)
15. They didn’t drink much water after the match. (much)
16. She has more dresses than her sister. (more)
17. There isn’t much noise in the library. (much)
18. Do we need more volunteers for the event? (more)
19. He didn’t show much interest in the project. (much)
20. How many apples are in the basket? (many)
21. I want to learn more languages. (more)
22. There isn’t much oil left in the bottle. (much)
23. We had many problems with the old computer. (many)
24. They should eat more vegetables every day. (more)
25. She spends too much time on social media. (much)
answers for the 50 fill-in-the-blank questions using "many," "more," and "much":
1. There aren’t many people in the room. (many)
2. We need more time to finish the project. (more)
3. I don’t have much homework tonight. (much)
4. How many books do you have on your shelf? (many)
5. He has more experience than I do. (more)
6. There are many cars in the parking lot today. (many)
7. She doesn’t eat much vegetables. (much)
8. I think we need more sugar for this recipe. (more)
9. How much water do you drink every day? (much)
10. There were many students in the class yesterday. (many)
11. I can’t carry many bags at once. (many)
12. We should buy more chairs for the event. (more)
13. There’s much noise in the street tonight. (much)
14. I would like much help with this problem. (much)
15. Many people attended the conference. (Many)
16. There’s not much coffee left in the pot. (much)
17. She has more friends than I thought. (more)
18. There is much salt in this dish. (much)
19. How many miles did you run today? (many)
20. I want to see many films this weekend. (many)
21. Many students have completed their assignments. (Many)
22. There’s not much time to waste. (much)
23. He has more patience than anyone I know. (more)
24. We need more volunteers for the event. (more)
25. I don’t have much money to spend today. (much)
26. There are many animals in the zoo. (many)
27. She’s got much energy for her age. (much)
28. I have much work to do this afternoon. (much)
29. We need more chairs for the meeting. (more)
30. I don’t know many people at the party. (many)
31. How much time is left before the movie starts? (much)
32. There’s not much hope left in this situation. (much)
33. I’ve read many books on this topic. (many)
34. How much information do you need for your report? (much)
35. He spends much time playing video games. (much)
36. I have many ideas for the project. (many)
37. We don’t need much food for the picnic. (much)
38. She’s more talented than I expected. (more)
39. They have more experience in this field. (more)
40. There’s not much oil in the car. (much)
41. How many chairs are in the room? (many)
42. I need more paper to finish this project. (more)
43. She has more patience than most people. (more)
44. There are many stars in the sky tonight. (many)
45. How much time do you spend on your hobbies? (much)
46. There’s much work left to do. (much)
47. I’ve learned much from this experience. (much)
48. We have many choices for lunch. (many)
49. There’s much to do before we leave. (much)
50. They need more help with their project. (more)
FEW
- Used with: Countable nouns (things you can count one by one: books, people, apples, etc.)
- Meaning: Not many, almost none (negative tone)
- Example:
- Few students came to the class today.
→ (Almost no students came; very small number.)
Related forms:
- A few = some, but not many (positive tone)
Example: A few friends are coming over.
→ (Some friends are coming.)
LITTLE
- Used with: Uncountable nouns (things you can’t count individually: water, sugar, time, money, etc.)
- Meaning: Not much, almost none (negative tone)
- Example:
- There is little water in the bottle.
→ (Almost no water; very small amount.)
Related forms:
- A little = some, but not much (positive tone)
Example: There is a little hope left.
→ (Some hope remains.)
Quick Tip:
Expression | Countable | Uncountable | Meaning |
few | ✅ | ❌ | almost none (negative) |
a few | ✅ | ❌ | some (positive) |
little | ❌ | ✅ | almost none (negative) |
a little | ❌ | ✅ | some (positive) |
25 fill-in-the-blank questions using few, a few, little, a little with options in brackets for each. These are great for grammar practice:
1. There were only ______ people at the meeting. (few / a few / little)
2. She added ______ milk to the tea. (few / a little / little)
3. I have ______ money left; let’s spend it wisely. (a little / few / a few)
4. Only ______ students passed the difficult exam. (few / little / a few)
5. We had ______ problems during our trip. (a few / little / few)
6. There’s very ______ hope of success. (little / a little / few)
7. Can I have ______ more time to complete the task? (a little / little / few)
8. They have ______ friends in the city, so they often feel lonely. (few / a few / little)
9. He drank ______ water before leaving. (few / a few / a little)
10. She has ______ experience with graphic design. (a little / few / a few)
11. Only ______ tourists visit this remote village. (few / a little / little)
12. We have ______ biscuits left in the jar. (a few / little / few)
13. The patient has ______ energy; he should rest. (little / a few / few)
14. ______ books on that shelf are worth reading. (A few / Little / Few)
15. I have ______ interest in politics. (little / few / a few)
16. Just ______ changes were made to the original plan. (a few / few / little)
17. She has ______ patience with noisy children. (little / few / a little)
18. ______ musicians get a chance to perform internationally. (Few / Little / A little)
19. We need ______ salt for this recipe. (a little / little / few)
20. He made ______ mistakes in the test, but overall it was good. (a few / little / few)
21. There is ______ traffic today; we’ll arrive early. (little / few / a few)
22. ______ people truly understand how hard this job is. (Few / A little / Little)
23. I brought ______ gifts for the children. (a few / few / a little)
24. We found ______ evidence to support the theory. (little / a little / few)
25. The teacher gave us ______ advice before the exam. (a little / a few / few)
40 fill-in-the-blank questions using few, a few, little, a little, each with multiple choice options in brackets:
1. She has ______ friends in the city to hang out with. (few / a few / little)
2. We have ______ time left before the train arrives. (little / a little / few)
3. Only ______ students submitted their assignments on time. (few / little / a few)
4. He added ______ sugar to the coffee. (a little / few / little)
5. There were ______ people at the event due to the rain. (few / a little / little)
6. Can I borrow ______ money until tomorrow? (a little / little / a few)
7. I have read ______ books by that author. (few / a few / little)
8. She has ______ interest in sports. (little / a few / few)
9. There’s ______ hope left now. (a little / little / few)
10. We bought ______ apples from the market. (a few / little / few)
11. He had ______ sleep last night and looks tired. (little / few / a few)
12. They spent ______ days in Pokhara last month. (a few / few / little)
13. I need ______ help with this project. (a little / little / few)
14. There are ______ people who can do this job well. (few / a few / little)
15. The soup needs ______ salt. (a little / few / little)
16. We encountered ______ difficulties during our hike. (a few / little / few)
17. She has ______ patience with rude customers. (little / few / a little)
18. He made ______ mistakes in the essay. (a few / little / few)
19. There’s ______ water left in the bottle. (little / a little / few)
20. Only ______ guests showed up at the party. (few / a few / little)
21. I brought ______ gifts for the children. (a few / few / a little)
22. ______ effort can make a big difference. (A little / A few / Few)
23. The team has ______ chances of winning the match. (few / little / a few)
24. He knows ______ people in this town. (few / a few / little)
25. We need ______ more chairs for the meeting. (a few / few / a little)
26. ______ students asked questions after the lecture. (A few / Few / Little)
27. There was ______ food left at the end of the event. (little / few / a little)
28. The guide gave us ______ information about the site. (a little / few / little)
29. I have ______ money saved for emergencies. (a little / little / few)
30. ______ tourists visit this place in winter. (Few / A few / Little)
31. She bought ______ souvenirs from her trip. (a few / few / little)
32. They have ______ knowledge of the subject. (little / a little / few)
33. ______ drops of oil can damage the engine. (A few / A little / Few)
34. The village had ______ facilities for tourists. (few / a few / little)
35. He had ______ reasons for quitting his job. (a few / few / a little)
36. There’s ______ noise in the library. (little / a little / few)
37. I have ______ time to talk right now. (little / a little / few)
38. We spent ______ hours discussing the project. (a few / few / little)
39. Only ______ children were absent today. (few / a few / little)
40. She has ______ talent for singing. (a little / little / few)
answers to the 25 fill-in-the-blank questions using "few," "a few," "little," and "a little":
1. There were only a few people at the meeting. (a few)
2. She added a little milk to the tea. (a little)
3. I have a little money left; let’s spend it wisely. (a little)
4. Only a few students passed the difficult exam. (a few)
5. We had a few problems during our trip. (a few)
6. There’s very little hope of success. (little)
7. Can I have a little more time to complete the task? (a little)
8. They have few friends in the city, so they often feel lonely. (few)
9. He drank a little water before leaving. (a little)
10. She has a little experience with graphic design. (a little)
11. Only few tourists visit this remote village. (few)
12. We have a few biscuits left in the jar. (a few)
13. The patient has little energy; he should rest. (little)
14. A few books on that shelf are worth reading. (A few)
15. I have little interest in politics. (little)
16. Just a few changes were made to the original plan. (a few)
17. She has little patience with noisy children. (little)
18. Few musicians get a chance to perform internationally. (Few)
19. We need a little salt for this recipe. (a little)
20. He made a few mistakes in the test, but overall it was good. (a few)
21. There is little traffic today; we’ll arrive early. (little)
22. Few people truly understand how hard this job is. (Few)
23. I brought a few gifts for the children. (a few)
24. We found little evidence to support the theory. (little)
25. The teacher gave us a little advice before the exam. (a little)
answers to the 40 fill-in-the-blank questions using "few," "a few," "little," and "a little":
1. She has a few friends in the city to hang out with. (a few)
2. We have little time left before the train arrives. (little)
3. Only a few students submitted their assignments on time. (a few)
4. He added a little sugar to the coffee. (a little)
5. There were few people at the event due to the rain. (few)
6. Can I borrow a little money until tomorrow? (a little)
7. I have read a few books by that author. (a few)
8. She has little interest in sports. (little)
9. There’s little hope left now. (little)
10. We bought a few apples from the market. (a few)
11. He had little sleep last night and looks tired. (little)
12. They spent a few days in Pokhara last month. (a few)
13. I need a little help with this project. (a little)
14. There are few people who can do this job well. (few)
15. The soup needs a little salt. (a little)
16. We encountered a few difficulties during our hike. (a few)
17. She has little patience with rude customers. (little)
18. He made a few mistakes in the essay. (a few)
19. There’s little water left in the bottle. (little)
20. Only a few guests showed up at the party. (a few)
21. I brought a few gifts for the children. (a few)
22. A little effort can make a big difference. (A little)
23. The team has few chances of winning the match. (few)
24. He knows a few people in this town. (a few)
25. We need a few more chairs for the meeting. (a few)
26. A few students asked questions after the lecture. (A few)
27. There was little food left at the end of the event. (little)
28. The guide gave us a little information about the site. (a little)
29. I have a little money saved for emergencies. (a little)
30. Few tourists visit this place in winter. (Few)
31. She bought a few souvenirs from her trip. (a few)
32. They have little knowledge of the subject. (little)
33. A few drops of oil can damage the engine. (A few)
34. The village had few facilities for tourists. (few)
35. He had a few reasons for quitting his job. (a few)
36. There’s little noise in the library. (little)
37. I have little time to talk right now. (little)
38. We spent a few hours discussing the project. (a few)
39. Only a few children were absent today. (a few)
40. She has a little talent for singing. (a little)
Use of most of, all of, some of, both of, and none of
The definitions and examples for most of, all of, some of, both of, and none of:
1. Most of:
o Definition: Refers to the majority or a large part of something.
o Example: Most of the students passed the exam.
This means that the majority of students passed the exam, but not necessarily all of them.
2. All of:
o Definition: Refers to the complete or entire amount of something.
o Example: All of the books are on the shelf.
This means every single book is on the shelf, without exception.
3. Some of:
o Definition: Refers to an unspecified or partial amount of something.
o Example: Some of the apples are ripe.
This means that a portion of the apples are ripe, but not necessarily all of them.
4. Both of:
o Definition: Refers to two items or people being considered together.
o Example: Both of my friends are coming to the party.
This means that the two friends are coming together to the party.
5. None of:
o Definition: Refers to not any or not a single part of something.
o Example: None of the answers were correct.
This means that not even a single answer was correct.
50 fill-in-the-blank sentences using most of, all of, some of, both of, and none of in brackets:
1. (Most of/All of) the students passed the exam with flying colors.
2. (Some of/Both of) the cookies are burnt, but the rest are fine.
3. (None of/Most of) the answers were correct in the quiz.
4. I’ve read (all of/most of) the chapters in the book.
5. (Both of/Some of) my friends are coming to the party tonight.
6. (Most of/None of) the teachers agreed with the new policy.
7. I visited (all of/none of) the places on the list during my trip.
8. (Some of/Most of) the flowers in the garden are blooming.
9. (Both of/None of) the applicants were qualified for the position.
10. (All of/Most of) the students have completed their assignments.
11. I ate (all of/none of) the pizza last night.
12. (Both of/Some of) the paintings were sold at the auction.
13. (Some of/Most of) the team members are on vacation this week.
14. (None of/Most of) the food was left after the party.
15. (All of/Some of) the books are on the shelf.
16. (Most of/None of) the roads were closed due to the storm.
17. (Some of/Most of) the children have finished their homework.
18. I know (both of/none of) them very well.
19. (Most of/None of) the guests enjoyed the performance.
20. We visited (all of/none of) the famous landmarks during our tour.
21. (Both of/None of) the proposals were rejected by the committee.
22. (Some of/Most of) the people in the crowd were cheering loudly.
23. (None of/Most of) the information provided was useful.
24. I have seen (all of/most of) the movies in the series.
25. (Both of/Some of) the books in the library are out of print.
26. (All of/Some of) the students participated in the talent show.
27. (Most of/None of) the budget has been allocated for this project.
28. (Some of/Most of) the old houses in the area have been renovated.
29. (None of/Most of) the equipment was damaged during the move.
30. (All of/Some of) my friends are coming over for dinner.
31. (Most of/None of) the city was affected by the flood.
32. (Both of/None of) the restaurants were closed when we arrived.
33. (All of/Some of) the members were present at the meeting.
34. I took (all of/most of) the photos during the trip.
35. (Some of/Both of) the books are available in digital format.
36. (None of/Most of) the crowd was disappointed with the concert.
37. (Most of/All of) the work has been completed on time.
38. I’ve read (all of/most of) the novels by that author.
39. (None of/Some of) the fruits are ripe yet.
40. (Most of/None of) the employees have received their bonuses.
41. (Some of/Most of) the meetings have been postponed due to the holiday.
42. (Both of/Some of) the shirts I ordered were too small.
43. (All of/None of) the information in the report was accurate.
44. (Most of/None of) the students attended the seminar last week.
45. (Both of/Some of) the musicians played beautiful solos during the concert.
46. I’ve heard (none of/most of) the songs on the new album.
47. (Some of/Most of) the team had already left when I arrived.
48. (Both of/None of) the speakers were able to attend the conference.
49. (Most of/Some of) the questions on the test were quite difficult.
50. (All of/None of) the tickets for the event were sold out in minutes.
Answers
The correct answers for the 50 fill-in-the-blank sentences using most of, all of, some of, both of, and none of:
Most of the students passed the exam with flying colors.
Some of the cookies are burnt, but the rest are fine.
None of the answers were correct in the quiz.
I’ve read most of the chapters in the book.
Both of my friends are coming to the party tonight.
Most of the teachers agreed with the new policy.
I visited all of the places on the list during my trip.
Most of the flowers in the garden are blooming.
None of the applicants were qualified for the position.
All of the students have completed their assignments.
I ate all of the pizza last night.
Both of the paintings were sold at the auction.
Some of the team members are on vacation this week.
None of the food was left after the party.
All of the books are on the shelf.
Most of the roads were closed due to the storm.
Most of the children have finished their homework.
I know both of them very well.
Most of the guests enjoyed the performance.
We visited all of the famous landmarks during our tour.
Both of the proposals were rejected by the committee.
Most of the people in the crowd were cheering loudly.
None of the information provided was useful.
I have seen most of the movies in the series.
Some of the books in the library are out of print.
All of the students participated in the talent show.
Most of the budget has been allocated for this project.
Most of the old houses in the area have been renovated.
None of the equipment was damaged during the move.
Some of my friends are coming over for dinner.
Most of the city was affected by the flood.
Both of the restaurants were closed when we arrived.
All of the members were present at the meeting.
I took most of the photos during the trip.
Some of the books are available in digital format.
Most of the crowd was disappointed with the concert.
All of the work has been completed on time.
I’ve read most of the novels by that author.
None of the fruits are ripe yet.
Most of the employees have received their bonuses.
Most of the meetings have been postponed due to the holiday.
Both of the shirts I ordered were too small.
All of the information in the report was accurate.
Most of the students attended the seminar last week.
Both of the musicians played beautiful solos during the concert.
I’ve heard most of the songs on the new album.
Most of the team had already left when I arrived.
None of the speakers were able to attend the conference.
Most of the questions on the test were quite difficult.
All of the tickets for the event were sold out in minutes.
Grammar (from book)
B. Complete the following sentences with much, many, few or little.
a. He is an introvert. He has got very few friends.
b. I am busy in preparing my examinations. I
have very little time to give to you.
c. The entire winter season was dry this year.
We had little rain.
d. Our town has almost been modernized. There
are few old buildings left.
e. You can come today. I haven’t got much to
do.
f. The party was crowded. There were too many people.
g. How many photographs
did you take while you were in Switzerland?
h. There was little traffic
so I came in time.
i. Can I borrow few books
from you?
j. Mohan can’t be a good teacher. He has little patience.
C. Put each or every in the following sentences.
a. The party split into three factions, each faction
headed by a former prime minister.
b. Leap years occur every four
years.
c. Every parent
worries about their children.
d. We had a great time in Singapore. We
enjoyed every minute of our time.
e. I could catch the main idea of his speech
but I didn’t understand each of his words.
f. In Nepal, every motorcycle
rider should wear a helmet.
g. You must read each of
these books for the exam.
D. Rewrite the following sentences using all of, most of, none of, both of
or some of.
a. Your garden is superb. Most of the
flowers are beautiful.
b. Do you know Bharat and Kamal? Of course, I
do. Both of them are my friends.
c. I bought a box of apples thinking it would
be cheaper but I was mistaken. All of them were rotten.
d. When I was in the town, I asked some people
for direction but none of them were able to help me. I
had to call my friend.
e. We all were soaked in the rain
because none of us had carried an umbrella.
f. My father is healthy in his seventies but
he feels isolated because all of his friends are dead
now.
g. All of the tourists are not Chinese. Some
of them are Korean too.
E. Choose the best word from the brackets to complete the sentences.
a. Give me the money
I owe you. (which/the/a/an)
b. I want the boat
which would take me to the island. (the/an/those/a)
c. Could you pour me some water,
please? (many/few/these/some)
d. Only a few employees
know how important the project was. (a few/a little/little/few)
e. He was looking for an umbrella.
(an/a/those/these)
f. A large amount of water
was evaporated due to excessive heat. (A large number of/ A lot of/ A large
amount of/Many)
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