ENGLISH GUIDE IV 6 2021docx

UNIVERSIDAD PEDAGÓGICA Y TECNOLÓGICA DE COLOMBIA
VICERRECTORÍA ACADÉMICA
INSTITUTO INTERNACIONAL DE IDIOMAS
Guía para el desarrollo de clases virtuales
COURSE GUIDE GRAMMAR EXPECTED

English IV 4 Quantifiers with WORK TIME
countable and uncountable nouns
8 Hours
Rules for singular and plural nouns
Regular and irregular nouns (exceptions)
1.1 Initial reflection
Let’s put into practice what you already know:

Please answer the following questions. Make sure to use “There are/There is”.
→ How many restaurants are in your city?

In my city there are more than 54 restaurants
→ Which one is your favorite and why?

My favorite restaurant is Pipe Company because there are different varieties of boards such as gratin
pork ribs
→ Which food did you eat the most when you were a kid? Do you still eat it?
I have been fascinated by grilled meat since I was little and there is a place where I go with my
family in the Centro Norte shopping center.
1.2 What is a count noun?
A count noun is a person, place, thing, animal, or even idea that can be given a numerical
number. For example, an apple is a count noun because you can count how many apples you have.
Ex: I have five apples!
Other count nouns include bananas, people, buildings, dogs, cats, trees, etc.
Some items seem countable but be careful! For example, dollars, pesos, and coins can be
counted, but the word “money” is a non-count non. We cannot say “I have twenty money.” The key
to identifying a count noun is if you can make it plural.
Change the following to their plural form:
Monkey : monkeys
Trip: trips
Suitcase: Suitcases
Pencil: Pencils
1.3 What is a non-count noun?

A non-count noun is a person, place, thing animal, or idea that cannot be given a numerical number.
Things like grains, liquids, gases, and abstract ideas are considered non-count nouns. It would be very
difficult to count water or vapor because the particles are too small to see. In this case, we talk about
quantity through containers, packages, cups of measurement, weight, volume, and more. As with the
previous section, the easiest way to identify a non-count noun is whether you can make it plural. If you
cannot, then it is a non-count noun. Ex: Water cannot become waters.
How would you describe the following non-count nouns using a type of measurement? (cup, liter, bag)
Cup of water
liter of orange juice
rice bag
1.4 Identifying Plural and Singular Nouns

Now, let’s review the rules to form SINGULAR REGULAR Nouns and IRREGULAR Nouns.
Let’s check what you know!
Choose the correct plural noun to fill in the blank in the sentence.
Three Sheep grazed in the meadow.
A. Sheep
B. Sheeps
C. Sheepen
Below is a very helpful chart…
Practice Quantifiers:
Choose the appropriate quantifier word to complete the sentences.
(few, any, many, several, some, much, enough, a lot of, a little, a bit)
1. I saw many people in the program.
2. Jack has few friends here.
3. I have written articles in several international journals.
4. Jeff went to few places regarding this project.
5. There were many people in the concert.
6. Alice had few fruits only.
7. Lisa has much knowledge about this topic.
8. We have enough food in the refrigerator.

9. I am a lot of busy.
10. Merry drank a little water.
11. Try to have a bit patience.
12. Rick has much experience.
13. Peter has many friends.
14. I asked Tom much times about it.
15. We bought several things from the shop.
16. They had enough fun in the party.
17. You can take any of the books.
18. Give me a little water.
19. Aric has a lot of patience.
20. Jim had a bit work there.
Choose the appropriate options to complete the sentences.
21. Today, ------- people who enjoy winter sports is much greater than that of twenty.
A) a number of
B) many
C) a great deal of
D) the number of
E) several
22. According to the studies, dolphins, whales and ---------- other sea creatures use highly sophisticated
navigation systems.
A) any
B) a little
C) many
D) much
E) each
23. The dietary habits of a child often have -------- to do with that child's eating habits as an adult.
A) little
B) whole
C) every
D) a great amount
E) most
24. In the first -------- months of life, an infant learns how to lift its head, how to smile and how to
recognize its parents.
A) many
B) a lot of
C) any
D) the number of
E) few
25. Although ---------- species of fox are reddish in color, ---- Arctic fox is often pure white.
A) a great amount of / an
B) any / the
C) plenty / the
D) all / an
E) most / the
Choose the appropriate similar quantifier to switch the current quantifier in the
sentences.
26. I stayed in Paris only a couple of days.
a few
little
a lot of
some
27. We have some cheese and a few eggs we can eat for now, so we don’t have to go to the store right now.
a little
few
any
a lot
28. There were a number of people at the meeting who looked very eager to sign up for the vacation fund.
little
none
much
several
29. Although she doesn’t have a great deal of money, she is so generous to help the poor.
several
much
many
no
30. Can I ask you a few questions?

none
some
every
neither
Choose one of the options in the left column to complete the sentences for the activity
below.
Choose one: Sentences

1. A number of In recent years, the number of students enrolled in our course has
2. The number grown drastically.
of
1. Either Although it has many benefits, green tea has also been found to
2. A number of have A number of side effects when consumed too much.
1. All How much water should a person drink a day?
2. How much
1. Whole How many days a week do you exercise?
2. How many
1. Few Due to the bad weather conditions, very few people were able to
2. Several attend the meeting.
1. How much Not all students have the same needs, so the teachers should
2. All improve their methods of teaching.
1. Both I have spent the both day studying for my Geography exam.
2. Whole
1. How many You can talk to either your mother or your father about this issue.
2. Either
1. Both Adequate levels of both Vitamin C and D are critical for health
2. One of
EXTRA PRACTICE!
Fill in the blanks with appropriate quantifiers: little / a little / few / a few.
42. We must be quick. We have little time.

43. Listen carefully. I'm going to give you a little advice.
44. Do you mind if I ask you few questions?
45. “Would you like milk in your coffee?” “Yes, please a little.”
B. Complete the following exercise with appropriate quantifiers: a / an, some or any.
46. Are there some computers in the library?

47. Excuses me, is this an English apple or a French apple?
48. There are some people at the bus stop.
49. There is any milk in the bottle.
50. There isn’t some furniture at home.

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UNIVERSIDAD PEDAGÓGICA Y TECNOLÓGICA DE COLOMBIA

COURSE GUIDE GRAMMAR EXPECTED

1.1 Initial reflection

Let’s put into practice what you already know:

→ How many restaurants are in your city?

→ Which one is your favorite and why?

1.2 What is a count noun?

Ex: I have five apples!

Change the following to their plural form:

1.3 What is a non-count noun?

liter of orange juice

1.4 Identifying Plural and Singular Nouns

Below is a very helpful chart…

8. We have enough food in the refrigerator.

Choose the appropriate options to complete the sentences.

30. Can I ask you a few questions?

Choose one: Sentences

42. We must be quick. We have little time.

46. Are there some computers in the library?

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