EXPRESSIONS OF QUANTITY (Quantifiers)

For Singular Noun A, an, every, any, each, every, another

For Plural Noun
For Countable Noun
For Uncountable Noun
Two, three, .., both, several, various, numerous, different,
most, all, all of, of all, some, between, among, many, few, a
few, a number of, one of, a group of, a lot of, lot of, other
Many, few, a few, a number of
Much, little, a little, the amount of

Examples:
1. The automotive shop stocked many parts for the various types of Hondas.
2. Every receipt must be removed from the cashier’s drawer and tallied.
Note:
 Another + Singular oun
Other + Plural Noun
Each
Any Other + Singular Noun
Every

 The other + Noun (Plural)

Adj
The others ( must not be followed by Noun)
The others elements ( Incorrect)
The other elements ( Correct)

 One + Singular Noun

One of + Plural Noun

 Most
All + Plural Noun
Some

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  Most
All my
Some your

Part + of + the + Singular or Plural Noun

Half our, etc

Ex:
Most vegetables contain vitamins, fibers and minerals
Most of the vegetable is contaminated by pesticides
Most of the vegetables are contaminated by pesticides
Samples from TOEFL:
1. Although humans can make a vast variety of sounds, ______ languages use fewer than 40.
A. most B. most of C. the most D. of the most

2. Numerous approaches have been used in modern times to promote trade among nation.
A B C D
3. Forests are plant communities that have a closed canopy of trees, beneath which may be another
A B C
small trees, shrubs, and a ground layer of herbs.
D
4. Superior to all others woods for shipbuilding, teak is also used for furniture, flooring and general
A B C D
construction.

5. An American poet, dramatist, and performer, Maya Angelou is regarded as one of the foremost voice
A B C D
of African American Literature.

6. Much artists have formal arrangements with galleries that act as their agents or dealers, showing the
A B C
artists’ works and taking percentage of the selling price.
D

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