Quantifiers — Advanced

Reference

Common mistakes

1. Both of the options is good. → Both of the options are good.
   both = plural → plural verb
2. A few people don't understand. → Few people understand. (if "almost nobody")
   few = negative · a few = positive
3. Most of houses have gardens. → Most houses have gardens. (no article needed)
   most + plural (general) OR most of the + plural (specific)

Quantifiers — Advanced — Exercises

Choose the quantifier

Circle the correct answer.

1. _____ of students passed — only three failed. (The vast majority / A handful / A fraction)
2. Only _____ of people came — about six. (a handful / the bulk / a wealth)
3. _____ of the two options is acceptable. Both are bad. (Neither / Either / None)
4. _____ of the twenty candidates qualified. (None / Neither / Either)
5. _____ people understand this — it's very difficult. (Few / A few / Little)
6. The library offers _____ of resources. (a wealth / a handful / a fraction)
7. Each student _____ a copy of the book. (has / have / are having)
8. Both of the options _____ good. (are / is / be)

Complete the sentence

Write the missing word.

1. There is a   of housing in the city — not enough flats.
2. The   of the work has been done — just a little is left.
3.   little help would be nice.
4. There is   of time — don't rush.
5. Most   the books are mine.
6.   of my parents speaks English — they only speak Italian.

Quantifiers — Advanced — Answer Key

Choose the quantifier

1. The vast majority — Almost all → The vast majority.
2. a handful — A small number → a handful.
3. Neither — Two, not one or the other → Neither.
4. None — More than two, zero → None.
5. Few — Almost nobody → Few.
6. a wealth — A lot (formal) → a wealth.
7. has — each + singular verb → has.
8. are — both → plural verb → are.

Complete the sentence

1. shortage
2. bulk
3. A
4. plenty
5. of
6. Neither