1. He is an expert on languages, but he knows ---- about mathematics.
Few
little
a lot of
several
2. I don't think there will be a severe shortage of usable water because there was ---- rain fall
yesterday.
Little
few
any
a lot of
3. Unfortunately, I have ---- talent for music although I have always wanted to be a famous singer.
Little
few
a few
plenty of
4. There were ---- people at the meeting earlier but most of them left early so there aren't many
left now.
Little
few
much
several
5. Although she thought she knew ---- of the subject, the teacher asked a few details she hardly
remembered.
Several
much
many
any
6. ---- people enjoy the performance of the theater company but I don't think it is a successful one.
Much
Several
Every
No
7. I had to live in Paris and Madrid for many years because of my business but I don't like ---- city
much.
All
whole
either
neither
8. Both players in the tennis match have been warned by the referee but ---- of them seems to
take it seriously.
None
either
every
neither
9. In my country, ---- universities offer a wide range of courses. That's why they are preferred by
foreign students as well.
Every
each
a great deal of
most
10. The vocabulary list had been memorized by ---- of the students and each one scored over 80
percent on the exam.
Every
all
a little
the whole
11. Although there were ---- witnesses, the number of residents who have been questioned on this
matter is quite small.
a lot of
much
none
plenty
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12. The expedition through the old Mayan city was held up because of ---- delays in the delivery of
food supplies.
Any
several
every
much
13. We only spent ---- days in Istanbul; on the first day we visited the famous mosques and on the
other days we just shopped.
a few
no
many
little
14. Though it is a densely populated city, there are surprisingly ---- people seen on the streets.
Few
a few
a little
little
15. I am afraid I will have to ask you for some money as I seem to have ---- left for the bus ticket.
a little
none
some
no
16. ---- of the students use their student IDs to enter the building.
All
The whole
Every
Each
17. I know ---- of the book is not worth reading but most of the readers like the end of the book.
Much
many
a few
several
18. If you ask my opinion, ---- of those two dresses are appropriate for the wedding.
Some
neither
none
all
19. As ---- one of the individuals in a society is supposed to be responsible for their own deeds, no
one is to blame one another but themselves.
Either
the whole
each
none
20. With hard work and ---- luck nothing can stop you in your way to success.
Little
a little
plenty
few
21. ---- of our time was wasted in the hotel room on holiday because the weather was bad
although it was summer time.
A few
Little
Many
Plenty
22. She took ---- books with her while going on holiday but she read only a few of them during her
stay.
Much
none
plenty
a lot of
23. ---- of the teachers thought the academic term wouldn't be enough to cover all the subjects so
a number of units of the book were skipped.
Most
No
None
Much
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24. I'd like to have helped my friend but I had very ---- time so I had to refuse her.
Few
plenty
a little
little
25. ---- the workers in the factory have decided to stop working until their demand for a pay-rise
has been met.
The whole
Some
Most
All
26. Although there are ---- brilliant students in this state, only a few will choose to remain in the
state after graduation.
Plenty
much
many
none
27. Although ---- of the lawn is open to the sun, there are plenty of shade trees to make it
comfortable.
Every
each
most
none
28. Although there were many politicians that were honest and decent, there were just as ---- who
were not.
Some
much
many
a little
29. ---- of the animals that live in the desert are nocturnal.
Much
Some
Each
Every
30. Surveys say anti-war protests and incidents in ---- of Europe are at their most frequent since
World War II.
Each
a few
many
much
Use little, a little, few, a few
1. We must be quick. We have _________________________ time.
2. Listen carefully. I'm going to give you _________________________ advice.
3. Do you mind if I ask you _________________________ questions?
4. This town is not a very interesting place to visit, very _________________________ tourists
come here.
5. I don't think Jill would be a good teacher. She's got _________________________ patience.
6. 'Would you like milk in your coffee?' 'Yes, please _________________________.’
7. This is a very boring place to live. There's _________________________ to do.
8. 'Do you ever go to Atlantic City?' 'Yes, I go there _________________________ times
every year.'
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Complete the following exercise with appropriate quantifiers: a / an, some or any.
1. Are there _________________________ computers in the library?
2. Are there _________________________ ripe cherries on the tree?
3-5. Excuses me, is this _________________________ English apple or
_________________________ French apple?
Actually, it’s South African. We haven’t got _________________________ French or English apples
today.
6. Is there _________________________ lake in the middle of London?
7-8. Oh! These chips are horrible. There isn’t _________________________ salt on them.
Well, there’s _________________________ in the pot over there.
9. There are _________________________ people at the bus stop.
10. There is _________________________ bridge over the river.
11. There is _________________________ milk in the bottle.
12. There is _________________________ big airport in Holland.
13. There isn’t _________________________ furniture at home.
Choose from much, many, some, few, a few, little, a little.
1. _________________________ students were able to pass the exam. It was rather
disappointing.
2. We need to hurry! We don't have _________________________ time left.
3. Ryan had so _________________________ in his mind that he couldn't concentrate on anything
anymore.
4. You just need _________________________ patience, you are rushing things too much.
5. We have _________________________ bread left for breakfast, so we need to buy some.
6. _________________________ people might like to live a lonely life, but most don't.
7. I've been there only once, so I don't remember _________________________.
8. How_________________________ exercises have you done today?
9. Very _________________________ people are actually happy with their salaries.
10. How _________________________ water can a camel store in his humps?
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Complete the sentences with A LITTLE, LITTLE, FEW, A FEW.
1. Let's go to the movies. I have _________________________ money.
2. I'm sorry, I can't pay for your lunch. I have _________________________ money.
3. Not many children like vegetables. For example, _________________________ children eat
squash.
4. Joe is always angry. That's why he has _________________________ friends.
5. Bill didn't drink all the soda. There's _________________________ left.
6. The party was fun. There were _________________________ people I knew there.
7. Your house is almost empty! You have _________________________ furniture.
8. Marty : Do you need some help with your math homework?
Harry : Yes, I could sure use _________________________.
9. Henry : How many people were at the game last night?
Kenny : Almost none. _________________________ people want to watch a team that always
loses.
10. Doris : Are Dallas and Ft. Worth very far from each other?
David: No, they're quite close. There's _________________________ distance between them.
11. There's _________________________ milk in the refrigerator. About half a quart, I think.
12. Doctor: Have you ever been in bad health or had a serious operation?
Patient: No, I haven't. I've had _________________________ medical problems.
13. Steve : Have you received any applications for the job that you advertised in the paper last
week?
Larry : Yes, but only _________________________.
14. Steve : I wonder why not many people applied for it?
Larry : _________________________ want to work so hard for so _________________________
money, I guess.
15. May I please have _________________________ more coffee?
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Choose A LITTLE or A FEW.
1. I have _________________________ meat left in my plate.
2. There is _________________________ milk in the glass.
3. She drank _________________________ wine yesterday.
4. They saw _________________________ people inside the shop.
5. I need _________________________ pens to give to the students.
6. Can I have _________________________ bread, please?
7. There are only _________________________ students left in the classroom.
8. Derek has _________________________ books in his backpack.
9. There's _________________________ rice in the fridge if you get hungry.
10. I borrowed _________________________ movies from my friend.
11. She usually eats _________________________ things in the morning.
12. Just write _________________________ pages for me, will you?
13. There are _________________________ toys in the basket.
14. I have _________________________ work to do tonight.
15. I invited only _________________________ friends for my birthday.
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