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๐ข Quantifiers & Distributive Determiners – Quick Summary:
Quantifiers tell us how much or how many of something: 'some', 'any', 'many', 'much', 'a few', 'a little', 'several', 'enough'. Distributive determiners refer to individual members of a group: 'each', 'every', 'either', 'neither'. They help us be precise about amounts and distribution.
๐ง๐ซ Instructions for Teachers & Students: Read each sentence and choose the correct quantifier or distributive determiner. Then click “Show Answer” for the right choice, a clear explanation, and a fresh example.
๐ง๐ซ Instructions for Teachers & Students: Read each sentence and choose the correct quantifier or distributive determiner. Then click “Show Answer” for the right choice, a clear explanation, and a fresh example.
In this worksheet:
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Quantifiers help you talk about amounts without exact numbers. For a refresher on pointing words and possessives, revisit the
Demonstratives & Possessive Determiners worksheet.
And for advanced determiner usage, the
Advanced Determiners worksheet
will challenge you further.
✅ Solved Examples (20 Questions with Answers)
Let's learn how to use quantifiers and distributive determiners accurately.
Solved Q.1
"I have _____ friends in this city." (many/much)
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Answer: many
Explanation: 'Many' is used with countable nouns (friends). 'Much' is used with uncountable nouns.
Example: How many books did you read?
Explanation: 'Many' is used with countable nouns (friends). 'Much' is used with uncountable nouns.
Example: How many books did you read?
Solved Q.2
"There isn't _____ milk left in the fridge." (some/any)
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Answer: any
Explanation: 'Any' is used in negative sentences and questions. 'Some' is usually used in positive sentences.
Example: We don't have any bread.
Explanation: 'Any' is used in negative sentences and questions. 'Some' is usually used in positive sentences.
Example: We don't have any bread.
Solved Q.3
"_____ student must submit the form." (Each/Every)
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Answer: Each / Every (both work)
Explanation: 'Each' and 'Every' are distributive determiners meaning all individuals in a group. 'Each' emphasises individuals; 'Every' emphasises the whole group.
Example: Every child loves to play.
Explanation: 'Each' and 'Every' are distributive determiners meaning all individuals in a group. 'Each' emphasises individuals; 'Every' emphasises the whole group.
Example: Every child loves to play.
Solved Q.4
"I have very _____ money left." (little/few)
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Answer: little
Explanation: 'Little' is used with uncountable nouns (money). 'Few' is used with countable nouns.
Example: There is little hope of recovery.
Explanation: 'Little' is used with uncountable nouns (money). 'Few' is used with countable nouns.
Example: There is little hope of recovery.
Solved Q.5
"You can take _____ of the two books." (either/neither)
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Answer: either
Explanation: 'Either' means one or the other (choice between two). 'Neither' means not one nor the other.
Example: Either option is fine with me.
Explanation: 'Either' means one or the other (choice between two). 'Neither' means not one nor the other.
Example: Either option is fine with me.
Solved Q.6
"We need _____ more chairs for the guests." (some/any)
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Answer: some
Example: I bought some apples.
Example: I bought some apples.
Solved Q.7
"_____ of the answers were correct." (Much/Several)
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Answer: Several
Example: Several people attended the meeting.
Example: Several people attended the meeting.
Solved Q.8
"_____ candidate was interviewed separately." (Each/All)
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Answer: Each
Explanation: 'Each' emphasises individually, taking a singular verb.
Example: Each member has a role.
Explanation: 'Each' emphasises individually, taking a singular verb.
Example: Each member has a role.
Solved Q.9
"There are only _____ biscuits left." (a few/a little)
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Answer: a few
Example: I have a few questions.
Example: I have a few questions.
Solved Q.10
"_____ knowledge is dangerous." (Little/A little)
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Answer: Little
Explanation: 'Little' means almost none (negative). 'A little' means some (positive).
Example: He has little patience.
Explanation: 'Little' means almost none (negative). 'A little' means some (positive).
Example: He has little patience.
Solved Q.11
"_____ of the two answers is correct." (Either/Neither)
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Answer: Neither
Example: Neither candidate was suitable.
Example: Neither candidate was suitable.
Solved Q.12
"Do you have _____ idea how to solve this?" (some/any)
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Answer: any
Example: Is there any milk?
Example: Is there any milk?
Solved Q.13
"_____ citizen should vote." (Each/Every)
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Answer: Every
Example: Every cloud has a silver lining.
Example: Every cloud has a silver lining.
Solved Q.14
"I have _____ time to waste." (little/a little)
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Answer: little
Example: There is little sugar left.
Example: There is little sugar left.
Solved Q.15
"She has _____ good friends." (much/a few)
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Answer: a few
Example: He made a few mistakes.
Example: He made a few mistakes.
Solved Q.16
"You may choose _____ of the desserts." (either/neither)
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Answer: either
Example: Either road leads to the station.
Example: Either road leads to the station.
Solved Q.17
"There isn't _____ sugar in my tea." (some/any)
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Answer: any
Example: We don't have any money.
Example: We don't have any money.
Solved Q.18
"_____ boy was given a balloon." (Each/All)
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Answer: Each
Example: Each guest received a gift.
Example: Each guest received a gift.
Solved Q.19
"We have _____ food for everyone." (enough/many)
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Answer: enough
Example: Is there enough room?
Example: Is there enough room?
Solved Q.20
"I like _____ of the two designs." (neither/either)
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Answer: neither
Example: Neither option appeals to me.
Example: Neither option appeals to me.
Hindi uses words like เคुเค (some), เคฌเคนुเคค (many/much), and เคช्เคฐเคค्เคฏेเค (each). Compare at the
Articles and Determiners hub.
For the final piece on special determiner cases, the
Advanced Determiners worksheet
is waiting.
✏️ Practice Questions (20 Questions with Answers)
Now choose the correct quantifier or distributive determiner.
Practice Q.1
"How _____ rice do you need?" (many/much)
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Answer: much
Example: How much water?
Example: How much water?
Practice Q.2
"I have _____ good news for you." (some/any)
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Answer: some
Example: She shared some interesting facts.
Example: She shared some interesting facts.
Practice Q.3
"_____ player was awarded a medal." (Each/All)
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Answer: Each
Example: Each participant got a certificate.
Example: Each participant got a certificate.
Practice Q.4
"There is _____ milk in the jug." (a few/a little)
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Answer: a little
Example: Add a little salt.
Example: Add a little salt.
Practice Q.5
"You can take _____ of the two seats." (either/neither)
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Answer: either
Example: Either choice is fine.
Example: Either choice is fine.
Practice Q.6
"There aren't _____ apples left." (some/any)
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Answer: any
Example: We don't have any eggs.
Example: We don't have any eggs.
Practice Q.7
"_____ students passed the test." (Much/Several)
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Answer: Several
Example: Several books are missing.
Example: Several books are missing.
Practice Q.8
"_____ of the two paths leads to the village." (Either/Neither)
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Answer: Either
Example: Either option works.
Example: Either option works.
Practice Q.9
"There is _____ hope of winning." (little/a little)
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Answer: little
Example: He showed little interest.
Example: He showed little interest.
Practice Q.10
"_____ person has their own opinion." (Each/Every)
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Answer: Every
Example: Every child needs love.
Example: Every child needs love.
Practice Q.11
"I have only _____ coins in my pocket." (a few/a little)
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Answer: a few
Example: She made a few calls.
Example: She made a few calls.
Practice Q.12
"Is there _____ tea in the pot?" (some/any)
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Answer: any
Example: Do you have any questions?
Example: Do you have any questions?
Practice Q.13
"_____ student must bring their ID card." (Each/All)
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Answer: Each / Every
Example: Each applicant must sign.
Example: Each applicant must sign.
Practice Q.14
"She showed _____ courage during the crisis." (many/much)
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Answer: much
Example: He has much experience.
Example: He has much experience.
Practice Q.15
"_____ of the two bags is mine." (Either/Neither)
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Answer: Neither (or Either, depending on meaning; we'll use Neither)
Example: Neither of them knew the answer.
Example: Neither of them knew the answer.
Practice Q.16
"We have _____ time to catch the train." (enough/many)
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Answer: enough
Example: Is there enough space?
Example: Is there enough space?
Practice Q.17
"There are too _____ people in the room." (many/much)
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Answer: many
Example: How many chairs?
Example: How many chairs?
Practice Q.18
"_____ of the girls was given a prize." (Each/All)
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Answer: Each
Example: Each of the houses is unique.
Example: Each of the houses is unique.
Practice Q.19
"I have _____ patience for such behaviour." (little/a little)
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Answer: little
Example: He has little time left.
Example: He has little time left.
Practice Q.20
"Would you like _____ more coffee?" (some/any)
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Answer: some
Explanation: 'Some' in offers and requests, even if it's a question.
Example: Would you like some cake?
Explanation: 'Some' in offers and requests, even if it's a question.
Example: Would you like some cake?
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๐ Challenge Questions (10 Questions with Answers)
These questions test subtle distinctions and advanced usage.
Challenge Q.1
"_____ of the two candidates is suitable." (Either/Neither) — meaning none.
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Answer: Neither
Example: Neither of the options appeals to me.
Example: Neither of the options appeals to me.
Challenge Q.2
"I have _____ money than you." (less/fewer)
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Answer: less
Explanation: 'Less' for uncountable (money); 'fewer' for countable.
Example: Drink less coffee.
Explanation: 'Less' for uncountable (money); 'fewer' for countable.
Example: Drink less coffee.
Challenge Q.3
"_____ book you choose, you must read it thoroughly." (Whichever/Either)
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Answer: Whichever
Example: Whichever route you take, be careful.
Example: Whichever route you take, be careful.
Challenge Q.4
"There are trees on _____ side of the road." (either/each)
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Answer: either
Explanation: 'Either' can mean 'both' when referring to two sides. 'Each side' is also correct.
Example: Shops lined either side of the street.
Explanation: 'Either' can mean 'both' when referring to two sides. 'Each side' is also correct.
Example: Shops lined either side of the street.
Challenge Q.5
"We have _____ reasons to believe he is innocent." (many/several)
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Answer: many / several (both possible)
Example: Many people agree.
Example: Many people agree.
Challenge Q.6
"I don't have _____ idea what you're talking about." (some/any)
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Answer: any
Example: I don't have any clue.
Example: I don't have any clue.
Challenge Q.7
"_____ of the two shirts fits me." (Neither/Either) — meaning both don't fit.
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Answer: Neither
Example: Neither pair of shoes is comfortable.
Example: Neither pair of shoes is comfortable.
Challenge Q.8
"She showed _____ kindness to the poor." (much/many)
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Answer: much
Example: He has much respect for her.
Example: He has much respect for her.
Challenge Q.9
"_____ of the students in the class passed the exam." (Much/All)
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Answer: All
Example: All the books were sold.
Example: All the books were sold.
Challenge Q.10
"We need _____ chairs and _____ tables." (many/much; several/some)
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Answer: many; several/some
Example: We bought many books and some pens.
Example: We bought many books and some pens.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
FAQ 1
What is the difference between 'many' and 'much'?
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Answer: 'Many' is used with countable nouns (many books, many people). 'Much' is used with uncountable nouns (much water, much time).
FAQ 2
When do we use 'some' vs 'any'?
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Answer: 'Some' is generally used in positive sentences (I have some money). 'Any' is used in negative sentences and questions (I don't have any money. Do you have any money?). 'Some' is used in questions when offering or expecting a 'yes' (Would you like some tea?).
FAQ 3
What are distributive determiners?
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Answer: Words that refer to individual members of a group: each, every, either, neither. They are followed by singular nouns and take singular verbs.
FAQ 4
What is the difference between 'little' and 'a little', 'few' and 'a few'?
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Answer: 'Little' and 'few' (without 'a') have a negative meaning—almost none. 'A little' and 'a few' have a positive meaning—some, enough. Example: "I have little money" (not enough). "I have a little money" (some, enough).
FAQ 5
What is the difference between 'each' and 'every'?
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Answer: 'Each' emphasises individuals in a group (Each student spoke). 'Every' emphasises the whole group collectively (Every student was present). 'Each' can refer to two or more; 'every' to three or more.
