QUANTIFIERS

Countable Nouns We can count these nouns. They have singular and plural form. For example; pencil-two pencils

Uncountable Nouns We can not count these nouns. They have singular form but they do not have plural form. For example; water

SOME Some with countable and uncountable nouns. e.g: some fruit juice, some books

We use some in positive statements. He has got some books from the library.

ANY Any with countable and uncountable nouns. e.g: any tea, any trees

We use any in negative statements. She doesn’t eat any sugar. They don’t watch any films.

We use any in question form. Do you have any friends in Tarsus?

A FEW A few with countable nouns to describe the quantity in a positive way. e.g: There are a few oranges in the fridge.

FEW Few with countable nouns to describe the quantity in a negative way. There are few oranges in the fridge.

A LITTLE A little with uncountable nouns to describe the quantity in a positive way. Sibel ate a little cake.

LITTLE Little with uncountable nouns to describe the quantity in a negative way. Sonay ate little cake.

MANY Many We can use many with countable nouns. My friend doesn’t talk to many people. I talk to many people. Do you talk to many people?

MUCH Much We can use much with uncountable nouns. My husband eats much roast chicken. I don’t eat much roast chicken. Do you eat much roast chicken?