Quantifiers — Advanced

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Quantifiers — Advanced — Exercises

Choose the correct quantifier

1. _____ student must bring their ID to the exam.
   (Each / Every / All) 
2. We have _____ time left — let us use it wisely.
   (a little / little / few) 
3. _____ of the candidates impressed the panel.
   (Few / Little / Every) 
4. She gave _____ child a different task.
   (each / every / all) 
5. There is _____ evidence to support this theory.
   (few / little / a few) 
6. _____ students in the class spoke a second language.
   (A few / A little / Each) 
7. _____ the data has been collected and analysed.
   (All / Each / Every) 
8. The report contained _____ useful information.
   (few / little / a little) 

Explain the difference

1. Few students passed. vs A few students passed. — What is the difference?
   
2. Each student chose a topic. vs Every student chose a topic. — Difference?
   
3. Little hope remains. vs A little hope remains. — What does each suggest?
   
4. All students must register. vs All the students must register. — Difference?
   

Quantifiers — Advanced — Answer Key

Choose the correct quantifier

1. Every
2. a little
3. Few
4. each
5. little
6. A few
7. All
8. little

Explain the difference

1. Few is negative — almost none passed. A few is positive — some passed, which is enough.
2. Each focuses on students individually, one by one. Every treats them as a group.
3. Little hope suggests almost none — pessimistic. A little hope suggests some remains — optimistic.
4. All students is a general rule for everyone. All the students refers to a specific known group.