Quantifiers Little Few A Little A FewSet 11

This set of 61 multiple-choice questions evaluates understanding of quantifiers such as "little," "few," "a little," and "a few." It tests skills in comparative forms, uncountable nouns, verb usage, sentence completion, and context clues. The questions cover various aspects of English grammar, including countable vs. uncountable nouns, determiners, and articles, with a focus on sentence structure and emotional tone.
1Choose one word for filling the gap:There's ..... cheese in the fridge
2"A few" is used with:
3Give me ..... minutes and I'll be ready.
4She saves ..... money every month.:-((jen trochu)
5..... water is left in the cup.
6Shanti drank ..... coffee before bedtime.
7There were only ..... seats left when we arrived.
8..... people swim in the sea in the winter.
9She just has ..... friends. But they are gold!
10We reuse a lot of bottles and ..... jars.
11..... customers have come into the shop. It has been quiet.
12There are only ..... few seats for tonight's musical.
13Quantifiers I only have ..... friends in this city. Julia and Joseph
14I want to save ..... money to buy a present for my mother.
15There is ..... traffic here.
16There's ..... point in calling.
17I want to buy a ticket to see the concer but I haven't got ..... money to buy it
18Johnny is a keen player but unfortunately he has ..... skills.
19There are ..... hotels in my town but there isn't ..... tourism.
20I can do very ..... work at nights despite ..... my efforts.
21There's ..... milk. I'll have to get some from the shop.
22The dog wants ..... more milk.
23Use 'a little' in a sentence to describe a small amount of something.
24The correct variant: I have very ..... time for reading.
25Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence.The ..... do now, the ..... do later.
26There's ..... to eat. Let's order a takeaway
27There is ..... hope of his recovery.
28This ..... of news ..... me shocked.
29Do you have ..... time to go shopping with me?
30We learned quite ..... interesting things about recycling at school today.
31Kindly add ..... sugar to my drinks.
32..... of the shells were left on the beach.
33..... students failed the exam last year.
34When deciding between less and few, make sure you use the word less for uncountable things.
35'What did you have to eat?' ' ..... I wasn't hungry. '
36Complete the sentence with (a) few or (a) little: "Would you like some milk in your coffee?" - "Yes, ..... please."
37Please give me ..... extra time; I just have one more questions to finish.
38We stayed in Spain ..... days before going on to France.
39We have ..... juice left in the fridge. It's enough for two glasses.
40"Are you going to hunt this year?" "I don't know. There are ..... deer in this area".
41It will take Norman ..... hours to reach Penang.
42Shaving removes amount of material around the edges of sheet metal.
43Choose the correct determiner.Light beer has ..... calories than regular beer.
44I have ..... friends that I can rely on. I feel quite alone.
45There is ..... ink in the pot.
46There is ..... bread in the cupboard. It's enough for dinner.
47I need a little more ..... (time) to finish the project.
48There are many letters on the table. ..... are addressed to you.
49..... people can live for 200 years.
50Could you cut me ..... to put on my cracker?
51..... Sam had was gone when she heard that nearly all her classmates had failed to answer the teacher's question.
52My older brother needs ..... perfume. He smells too much.
53Compared to Science, there's ..... student who likes Math.
54There was ..... traffic so we arrived very early.
55..... children like spinach. It's a pity because it's good for you.
56My father eats a ..... biscuits everyday.
57There is ..... shampoo. Can you buy ..... at the supermarket?
58Choose the right variant: ..... of them told me to come.
59Well, there's ..... for it but simply to wish you well and say goodbye.
60The owner of the house is selling ..... glimpses of the furniture
61We have ..... money in our account now than we have ever had before.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between "a few" and "few"?

"A few" indicates a small but unspecified number of countable items, while "few" suggests a small number with a negative or disappointing connotation. For example, "I have a few friends" implies a small number positively, whereas "I have few friends" suggests a lack of friends.

How do you use "a little" with uncountable nouns?

"A little" is used with uncountable nouns to indicate a small amount. For example, "I have a little water" means there is a small amount of water. It is not used with countable nouns.

When should "enough" be used in a negative context?

"Enough" in a negative context is used to indicate that there is not a sufficient amount of something. For example, "I don't have enough money" means there is not enough money to meet a need or requirement.

How do quantifiers affect subject-verb agreement?

Quantifiers can affect subject-verb agreement by determining whether the subject is singular or plural. For example, "A few students are here" uses a plural verb because "students" is plural, while "A little water is here" uses a singular verb because "water" is singular.

What is the correct usage of "much" with uncountable nouns?

"Much" is used with uncountable nouns to indicate a large amount, often in negative or interrogative sentences. For example, "I don't have much time" or "Is there much sugar left?"