A quantifier is a word or phrase used to express either: the quantity of something or the amount of something. Quantifiers are usually placed before a noun and we use different ones to describe countable and uncountable nouns.
✅ With countable nouns, we ask how many?
Countable nouns are nouns which have a singular and a plural form and can be counted. They are usually concrete things like magazines, boxes or chairs.
Examples:
- How many books are there in the box?
- How many shoes does she have?
✅ With uncountable nouns, we ask how much?
Uncountable nouns have only a singular form and cannot be counted. They are usually abstractions (e.g. confidence or advice) or collectives (e.g. equipment or luggage).
Examples:
- How much sleep did you get last night?
- How much sugar do we need to make the cake?
Let’s practice!
Write sentences with 'how many' and 'how much' in the comments section.
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