"Many", "much", "few", and "little" are quantifiers that indicate the amount or quantity of something. The use of "many", "much", "few", and "little" depends on the type of noun being used with it. "Much" and "little" are used with uncountable nouns. Uncountable nouns are nouns that cannot be counted. Some examples of uncountable nouns are water, air, milk, sugar, and meat. "Many" and "few" are used with countable nouns. Countable nouns are nouns that can be counted as one or more. Some examples of countable nouns are bottle, cup, desk, chair, book, and table.
Much and Little"Much" indicates a large amount of something. "Much" is typically used in negative sentences or questions. "Little" indicates a small amount of something. "Much" and "little" are used with uncountable nouns. Uncountable nouns are nouns that cannot be counted. Some examples of uncountable nouns are water, air, milk, sugar, and meat. Do not confuse little as a quantifier and little as an adjective.
- That plant does not need much water.
- We don't have much milk left in the refrigerator.
- It has been very cloudy these days. There has been little sunshine.
- The recipe calls for little sugar.
Many and Few"Many" indicates a large amount of something. "Few" indicates a small amount of something. "Many" and "few" are used with countable nouns. The countable nouns must be in plural form. Countable nouns are nouns that can be counted as one or more. Some examples of countable nouns are bottle, cup, desk, chair, book, and table.
- This library has many books.
- There are many tables in the dining hall.
- There are few politicians I trust.
- The few flowers that are in the garden are dying.
Directions: Choose the correct answer.
1) Susan is very busy these days. She has __________ time to do anything.
a. many
b. much
c. few
d. little
2) Joe works every day. He doesn't have __________ time to spend with his children.
a. many
b. much
c. few
d. little
3) I need to recharge my camera. I take __________ pictures on vacation.
a. many
b. much
c. few
d. little
4) I need another job. I don't make __________ money here.
a. many
b. much
c. few
d. little
5) They may cancel the concert. __________ people have bought tickets so far.
a. Many
b. Much
c. Few
d. Little
6) I don't know why she is a teacher. She has __________ patience with children.
a. many
b. much
c. few
d. little
7) She is very popular. She has __________ friends.
a. many
b. much
c. few
d. little
8) He is not very popular. He has __________ friends.
a. many
b. much
c. few
d. little
Directions: Select the correct sentence.
1) a. I don't have many time during the weekdays.
b. I don't have much time during the weekdays.
2) a. Few people know about his secret.
b. Little people know about his secret.
3) a. There are many students at this school.
b. There are much students at this school.
4) a. There is few time to finish the movie before it expires.
b. There is little time to finish the movie before it expires.
5) a. You put too much sugar in your coffee.
b. You put too many sugar in your coffee.
6) a. The city garden has many different flowers.
b. The city garden has much different flowers.
Quiz 1 Answers
1) d. little
2) b. much
3) a. many
4) b. much
5) c. Few
6) d. little
7) a. many
8) c. few
Quiz 2 Answers
1) B
2) A
3) A
4) B
5) A
6) A
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