expressions of quantity

expressions of quantity 
" Much, many, (a) few, (a) little, a lot of, lots of"
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expressions of quantity 
" Much, many, (a) few, (a) little, a lot of, lots of"

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

Short recap of the rules

Slide 2 - Tekstslide

Much and Many

1. We use much with uncountable nouns in questions and negatives.
  • How much money have you got?
  • There isn’t much cheese left.
 
2. We use many with countable nouns in questions and negatives.
  • How many people were at the party?
  • I didn’t take many photos on holiday.
 

Slide 3 - Tekstslide

Some and Any (1/2)
1. Some is used in positive sentences.
I’d like some sugar
I bought some eggs
 
2. Any is used in negative sentences and questions.
There isn’t any butter in the fridge
I didn’t buy any apples.
Is there any sugar in this tea?
Have you got any brothers and sisters?



Slide 4 - Tekstslide

Some and Any (2/2)

3. We use some in questions that are requests or offers.
Can I have some cake?
Would you like some tea?

4. The rules are the same for the compounds someone, anything, anybody, somewhere, etc.
I’ve got something for you.
Hello! Is anybody here?
There isn’t anywhere to go in my town.

Slide 5 - Tekstslide

(a) Few and (a) little

1. We use a few with countable nouns
There are a few cigarettes left, but not many.
 
2. We use a little with uncountable nouns
Can you give me a little help?

Slide 6 - Tekstslide

Positive attitude
A few (for countable nouns) and a little (for uncountable nouns) describe the quantity in a positive way, implying that although the speaker may not have much, he has enough.

Examples

I've got a few friends. = I have enough friends.
I have a few flowers in my garden. = I have enough flowers.
I've got a little money. = I have enough money.
I have a little free time on Thursdays. = I have enough free time.

Slide 7 - Tekstslide

Negative attitude
Negative attitude
Few (for countable nouns) and little (for uncountable nouns) describe the quantity in a negative way. They may actually indicate a total lack of the noun, but are more polite than saying so directly.

Examples
Few people visited him in hospital. = he had almost no visitors, or perhaps no visitors at all.
I've seen few birds around here. = there are almost no birds, or perhaps not a single bird
He had little money for treats. = almost no money, or perhaps no money at all
I have little time for TV = almost no time, or perhaps no time at all

Slide 8 - Tekstslide

A lot/lots (of)

1. We use a lot/lots with both countable and uncountable nouns
There is a lot of butter
I’ve got lots of friends.
 
2. A lot/lots of can be used in questions and negatives
Are there lots of tourists in your country?
There isn’t a lot of butter, but there’s enough.

Slide 9 - Tekstslide

Test yourself 
After this slide there will be some exercises to practice the expressions of quantity. Note down where you need some more practice and look online for some extra practice exercises or ask your teacher. Good luck!

Slide 10 - Tekstslide

A little, little, a few, few

Slide 11 - Tekstslide

We have _____________ time left. Let's try to get finished quickly.
A
a little
B
little
C
a few
D
few

Slide 12 - Quizvraag

I have got very _____________ friends, so I'm alone most of the time.
A
few
B
a few
C
little
D
a little

Slide 13 - Quizvraag

What you need is _____________ more self-confidence.

A
few
B
a few
C
little
D
a little

Slide 14 - Quizvraag

There are _____________ cities in the world that have a multicultural society.
A
few
B
a few
C
little
D
a little

Slide 15 - Quizvraag

Have you got any money left in your bank account? Yes, I have _____________, but not very much.
A
few
B
a few
C
little
D
a little

Slide 16 - Quizvraag

We stayed in New York for _____________ days before moving on to the Midwest.
A
few
B
a few
C
little
D
a little

Slide 17 - Quizvraag

I have drunk _____________ water today, so I guess that's why I'm so thirsty.
A
few
B
a few
C
little
D
a little

Slide 18 - Quizvraag

Much and many

Slide 19 - Tekstslide

No, there isn't ..... milk in the bottle.
A
much
B
many

Slide 20 - Quizvraag

Are there ..... books in the library ?
A
much
B
many

Slide 21 - Quizvraag

Jimmy hasn't got ..... money in his wallet.

A
much
B
many

Slide 22 - Quizvraag

There aren't .... women in parliament.
A
much
B
many

Slide 23 - Quizvraag

There isn't ..... butter on my bread.
A
much
B
many

Slide 24 - Quizvraag

Some and Any +compounds

Slide 25 - Tekstslide

Can I have .... water, please?
A
any
B
some

Slide 26 - Quizvraag

We need .... bananas
A
any
B
some

Slide 27 - Quizvraag

You can't buy .... posters in this shop.
A
any
B
some

Slide 28 - Quizvraag

She always takes .... sugar with her coffee.
A
any
B
some

Slide 29 - Quizvraag

There are .... apples on the table.
A
any
B
some

Slide 30 - Quizvraag

Would you like .... money?
A
any
B
some

Slide 31 - Quizvraag

There isn't .... in the fridge!
A
something
B
anything

Slide 32 - Quizvraag

I heard .... coming down the stairs, but I couldn't see who it was.
A
anyone
B
someone

Slide 33 - Quizvraag

Handige sites om te oefenen 
https://agendaweb.org/grammar/quantifiers-quantity-exercises.html 
https://first-english.org/english_learning/english_beginners/expressions_of_quantities/a_much_many_expressions_of_quantity.htm
https://first-english.org/english_learning/english_beginners/expressions_of_quantities/00_expression_quantities_grammar_rules.htm (aanrader, hier staan ook nog eens alle regels op een rijtje, de oefeningen staan onder aan de pagina!)

Slide 34 - Tekstslide