The Ultimate Quantifiers Quiz

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Play this the ultimate quantifiers quiz and assess yourself whether you're an expert or just a beginner in this quiz of quantifiers. Basically, a quantifier is a word or phrase that is used before a noun to indicate an amount; these include such phrases as "a lot," "a few," "many," etc. Can you figure out the appropriate quantifiers to complete the sentence in this quiz? If yes, go ahead and test your English Grammar here.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Jenny has got...............contacts to help her with her business.

    • A.

      Few

    • B.

      A few

    • C.

      Little

    • D.

      A lot

    Correct Answer
    B. A few
    Explanation
    Jenny has a small number of contacts who can assist her with her business. "A few" indicates a small quantity or number, suggesting that Jenny has a limited but helpful network of contacts for her business.

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  • 2. 

    When John went to Brazil, he had..........money to spend.

    • A.

      Little

    • B.

      A little

    • C.

      Few

    • D.

      Some

    Correct Answer
    A. Little
    Explanation
    The correct quantifier here is "little." "Little" is used with uncountable nouns, like "money," to indicate a small amount, often implying that it was not enough. "A little" also means a small amount but without the negative implication. "Few" and "a few" are used with countable nouns, so they would not be appropriate in this context. "Little" correctly conveys that John didn't have much money to spend.

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  • 3. 

    There are.......... people who are religious.

    • A.

      More

    • B.

      Many

    • C.

      Most

    • D.

      A lot

    Correct Answer
    B. Many
    Explanation
    The word "many" is used to describe a large number or a large amount of something. In this context, it is used to describe the number of people who are religious. It implies that there is a significant number of individuals who practice a religious belief.

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  • 4. 

    Of all the pupils in the class, he has the.............chance of succeeding.

    • A.

      Less

    • B.

      Lesser

    • C.

      Least

    • D.

      A lot

    Correct Answer
    C. Least
    Explanation
    The word "least" is the correct answer because it is used to compare the chances of success among the pupils in the class. It indicates that he has the smallest or lowest chance of succeeding compared to the other students.

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  • 5. 

    Choose the correct quantifier to complete the sentence: "There isn't __________ sugar left in the jar."

    • A.

      Few

    • B.

      Some

    • C.

      Any

    • D.

      Many

    Correct Answer
    C. Any
    Explanation
    The correct quantifier here is "any." "Any" is used in negative sentences and questions when referring to uncountable nouns or plural countable nouns. In this case, "sugar" is uncountable, and the sentence is negative ("isn't"), making "any" the appropriate choice. "Few" and "many" are used for countable nouns, while "some" is typically used in positive sentences or offers, not in negatives like this one.

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  • 6. 

    There's not...............rice in the larder.

    • A.

      Much

    • B.

      Many

    • C.

      Most

    • D.

      A lot

    Correct Answer
    A. Much
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "much" because the sentence is referring to an uncountable noun, which is rice. "Much" is used to describe uncountable nouns, while "many" is used for countable nouns.

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  • 7. 

    We all wondered how..............hamburgers he had eaten.

    • A.

      Much

    • B.

      Many

    • C.

      More

    • D.

      A lot

    Correct Answer
    B. Many
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "many" because the word "how" indicates that we are asking about the quantity of hamburgers he had eaten. "Many" is used to refer to countable nouns, such as hamburgers, and indicates a large number or quantity.

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  • 8. 

    Could I please have...............tea?

    • A.

      Little

    • B.

      Some

    • C.

      Any

    • D.

      Few

    Correct Answer
    B. Some
    Explanation
    The word "some" is the correct answer because it is used to ask for an indefinite quantity of tea. It implies that the person is open to receiving a moderate amount of tea, without specifying a particular quantity.

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  • 9. 

    Have you asked Sam if he has..............money to lend you.

    • A.

      Any

    • B.

      Some

    • C.

      Few

    • D.

      A lot

    Correct Answer
    A. Any
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "any." In this question, we are asking if Sam has money to lend. "Any" is used to inquire about the existence of something in a question. It suggests that we are open to any amount of money that Sam might have available to lend.

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  • 10. 

    We don't have...............sugar left.

    • A.

      Some

    • B.

      Any

    • C.

      Little

    • D.

      A lot

    Correct Answer
    B. Any
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "any" because it indicates the absence of sugar. The sentence implies that there is no sugar remaining.

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