Quantifiers in English can be tricky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They change if the noun is plural or singular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is especially confusing for collective nouns!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In today\u2019s episode, Lindsay and Aubrey share how to keep quantifiers straight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lindsay asks Aubrey if she has ever had a lack of items on her To-Do list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aubrey always has a surplus of stuff to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lindsay shares that she can relate and it\u2019s been a while since she had a lack of items on her To-Do list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today\u2019s episode is a follow up to episode BE 213: How to 80\/20 Countable and Uncountable Nouns in English.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In that episode, they explained the grammar rules<\/a> using countable and uncountable nouns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Today they started by using the quantifiers \u2018lack\u2019 and \u2018surplus\u2019 which are used for countable nouns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Quantifiers are words that express a quantity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These are specific to either countable or uncountable nouns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Today Aubrey and Lindsay will help you understand how to use them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These quantifiers are used for items that can be counted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Many team members agreed with the decision.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A number of graphs were shown during the meeting.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Her assistant asked for a multitude of forms.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We want to provide a plethora of opportunities for continuing education.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n These quantifiers are only used for nouns that you can\u2019t count like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, water, information and research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Much research was provided to back up the decision.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The speakers provided a large amount of information at the conference.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A large quantity of knowledge is held by this team so let\u2019s work together to come up with a solution.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I felt a great deal of anticipation before the event.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Here is a quick roleplay from Aubrey and Lindsay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They use the quantifiers they\u2019ve shared in today\u2019s episode in a conversation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This will help paint a picture about how to use them in your own discussions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In this scenario, Aubrey and Lindsay are coworkers discussing an internal audit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Aubrey:<\/strong> The accountant asked for a multitude of documents. The quantifier you use will be different depending on whether the noun is countable or uncountable<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Though it\u2019s good to be aware of this English grammar point, don\u2019t let it interfere with your connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The goal of All Ears English is Connection not Perfection.\u2122<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Practice all the new vocabulary and grammar rules you have learned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Continuous and conscious use of the English language will help you improve every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat are quantifiers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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#1: Quantifiers for countable nouns<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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#2: Quantifiers for uncountable nouns<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Lindsay: <\/strong>It\u2019s quite the list! We\u2019re going to need a plethora of individuals to compile it all.
Aubrey:<\/strong> I know there was a great deal of foreboding about this audit and now I can see why!
Lindsay: <\/strong>This happened last year, too. They always need a number of forms.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nTakeaway<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n