Take This Quantifiers Quiz And Test Your Grammar Knowledge!
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What are quantifiers in the English language? Do you know how to use them in a sentence? Take this quantifiers quiz and test your grammar knowledge. A quantifier is a word (or group of words) used before a noun to give information about the number or quantity. For example, some, little, a lot of, etc. Here, you must choose the appropriate quantifier in each question that completes the sentences. Do you think you can do so? Play the quiz and see for yourself.
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We are going to be late. There are too _ _ _ _ _ _ _ cars on the road.
- A.
Much
- B.
Many
- C.
Some
- D.
Little
Correct Answer
B. ManyExplanation
The correct answer is "many" because it is used to describe countable nouns, such as cars in this case. "Much" is used for uncountable nouns, "some" is used for both countable and uncountable nouns, and "little" is used for uncountable nouns to indicate a small amount.Rate this question:
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- 2.
We are going to be late. There is too _ _ _ _ _ _ _ traffic.
- A.
Much
- B.
Many
- C.
Some
- D.
Few
Correct Answer
A. MuchExplanation
The word "traffic" is an uncountable noun, referring to the collective movement of vehicles. Uncountable nouns are those that cannot be easily counted as individual units. We use "much" with uncountable nouns to quantify them. Therefore, the correct sentence is: "We are going to be late. There is too much traffic."Rate this question:
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- 3.
Only _ _ _ _ _ _ people know about your secret.
- A.
Much
- B.
Little
- C.
Few
- D.
A lot
Correct Answer
C. FewExplanation
The correct answer is "few" because it means a small number of people. It implies that only a small group of individuals are aware of your secret, indicating that it is not widely known or shared.Rate this question:
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- 4.
I read _ _ _ _ _ _ _ of books last year.
- A.
Much
- B.
Many
- C.
Little
- D.
A lot
Correct Answer
D. A lotExplanation
The phrase "a lot" is the correct answer because it is used to describe a large quantity or number of something. In this sentence, it is used to describe the number of books the person read last year. The other options ("much," "many," and "little") do not fit grammatically or semantically in this context.Rate this question:
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- 5.
They say _ _ _ _ _ _ knowledge is a dangerous thing.
- A.
Little
- B.
Many
- C.
Few
- D.
Some
Correct Answer
A. LittleExplanation
Having little knowledge is considered a dangerous thing. This implies that having a small amount of knowledge can lead to overconfidence and ignorance, which can be harmful. It suggests that it is better to have no knowledge at all than to have a small amount that may mislead or deceive. This phrase emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and the potential risks of assuming to know more than one actually does.Rate this question:
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- 6.
I'd like to have _ _ _ _ _ _ _ tea , please.
- A.
Much
- B.
Some
- C.
Few
- D.
Little
Correct Answer
B. SomeExplanation
In this sentence, "some" is the appropriate word to use because it refers to an unspecified quantity of tea, which is a non-countable noun. "Much" is used with questions or negatives, "few" refers to countable nouns, and "little" suggests a small amount but can imply insufficiency, which isn't suitable for this request.Rate this question:
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- 7.
I don't know what to do , would you please give me _ _ _ _ _ _ advice.
- A.
A
- B.
An
- C.
Some
- D.
Many
Correct Answer
C. SomeExplanation
The phrase "I don't know what to do" implies that the person is seeking advice. The word "some" fits in this context as it suggests that the person is looking for a small amount or a few pieces of advice. Using "a" or "an" would imply that the person is looking for a single piece of advice, while "many" would suggest that the person wants a large number of advice, which may not be appropriate in this situation.Rate this question:
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- 8.
There are too _ _ _ _ _ _ students in this class.
- A.
Much
- B.
Many
- C.
Little
- D.
Some
Correct Answer
B. ManyExplanation
The correct answer is "many" because it is used to describe countable nouns, such as "students." It indicates a large number or quantity of students in the class.Rate this question:
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- 9.
I have been facing _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ problems lately.
- A.
Many
- B.
A lot of
- C.
Both A and B
- D.
None of these
Correct Answer
C. Both A and BExplanation
The correct answer is "Both A and B". This answer is correct because it states that the person has been facing "many" problems and "a lot of" problems lately. Both phrases convey the same meaning, indicating a large number or quantity of problems. Therefore, both options A and B are correct in describing the situation.Rate this question:
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- 10.
I am very tired , I had too _ _ _ _ _ _ _ work today.
- A.
Much
- B.
Many
- C.
Few
- D.
Some
Correct Answer
A. MuchExplanation
The correct answer is "much" because "much" is used to describe an uncountable noun, such as "work." In this sentence, "work" is an uncountable noun because it cannot be easily measured or counted. Therefore, we use "much" to indicate a large amount of work.Rate this question:
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