‘Quantifiers

By Haslinda MidySK St Mary (M) Papar

What are Quantifiers?

• A quantifier is a word or phrase which is used before a noun to indicate the amount or quantity:'Some', 'many', 'a lot of' and 'a few' are examples of quantifiers.

• Quantifiers can be used with both countable and uncountable nouns.

‘Some’ and

‘Any’

Use of ‘Some’ and ‘Any’

• Some and any are used to state the quantity, amount of something. When using some or any, the exact number is not stated. Some and any are quantifiers.

• Some and any can be used when:The exact number is not known.The exact number is not important or

relevant.

Interrogative Affirmative Negative

Are there any tomatoes in the fridge?

Yes, there are some.

No, there aren't any.

Is there any orange juice?

Yes, there is some.

No, there isn't any.

Study the following tables

Study the following tables

Offering Responding

Would you like some coffee?

Yes please, I'd like some.

Making a request Responding

Would you mind lending me some money?

Of course, here you are.

Rule to follow

SOME:Use some in positive (affirmative) sentences. Some is used for both countable and uncountable nouns.Examples:I have some friends.( friends is countable)I'd like some water. (water is uncountable)

Rule to followANY:Use any for countable and countable nouns in:1. interrogative sentences. Examples: Have you got any cheese?Have you got any friends?

2. negative sentences.Example:He hasn't got any cheeseHe hasn't got any friends in Papar.

Rule to follow

EXCEPTION:Use some in questions when offering or requesting something.

Example:•Would you like some bread? (offer)•Can I have some water, please? (request)

We can also add ‘thing’, ‘where’ and ‘one’ to

SOME and ANY.

Now, read the dialogue

Something, anything, somewhere, anywhere, someone ,anyone

Policeman: Is there anyone at home?

Criminal: Yes there is someone there! My friend.

Policeman: Is there anything in your pocket?

Criminal: Yes there is something. A gun!

Policeman: Did you go anywhere recently?

Criminal: Yes I went somewhere. I went to the old man's house to steal his money.

Fill in the blanks with ‘some’ and ‘any’.

1. I need a car and __________ money.2. He would like ___________ help.3. There aren't  ___________ policemen in the street.4. Do you know __________ plumber around here?5. He needs to make ____________ friends.6. Do you have _________ idea why he is always alone?7. Charley doesn't have __________ friends, too.8. My sister has got  _______ interesting books about

history.9. My mum doesn't read _________ poetry .10. I've got  _________ news for you.

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Try again the exercise below

1. Sue went to the cinema with ____  of her friends!2. Jane doesn't have ____ friends.3. Have you got ____  brothers or sisters?4. Here is ____  food for the cat.5. I think you should put ____  flowers on the table.6. Could you check if there are ____ calls on the answering

machine?7. I don't want ____ presents for my birthday.8. Did they have ____ news for you?9. I'm hungry - I'll have _____ sandwiches.10.There aren't ____ apples left.

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Fill in the blanks with the correct words.

1. I need a hammer and ______ nails.2. He does not want _______ help.3. There are _______ sheep in the garden.4. Do you know ________ famous people?5. They often invite ________ friends to their home.6. Do you have________  idea what they are doing there?7. Charly doesn't have ________ pets.8. My little brother already knows ______ words in English.9. My mum doesn't speak _______ foreign languages.10. I've got ________ sweets for you.

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Now try this exercise

1. I know  ________ who is 100 years old.2. There is  ________ at the door.3. Did  _________ call?4. There wasn't  _________ at home.5. I think there is  __________ in the bushes.6. I won't tell  _________ about your secret.7. I didn't know the way, so I had to ask _________ .8. Has _________ seen my keys?9. I would not give my bike to ___________.10.This jacket does not belong to  __________ of us.

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Let’s check the answers

now.

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