As with the articles in English, quantifiers define nouns and are always located in front of the noun they define. Some quantifiers can be used only with countable nouns, others only with uncountable nouns and others with both.
We use quantifiers to express the idea of quantity or number. The following is a summary of the various quantifiers and how and when to use them. Use: This quantifier is used most often in negative and interrogative sentences with countable nouns in plural. It is used in affirmative sentences and occasionally with interrogative sentences to affirm something. It is therefore generally found at the end of a sentence and only in response to a question that refers to quantity. Use : This quantifier can be used with both countable and uncountable nouns.
Use : These quantifiers are used only with uncountable nouns. The use of one over the other reflects an opinion regarding the quantity. Use : These quantifiers can only be used with countable nouns.
As we saw above, the use of one over the other reflects an opinion about the quantity. There are not many tourist s. How many cat s do you have? She has worked in the bank for five years. We have had the same car for ten years. Have you played the piano since you were a child? Cuando se hace referencia a un periodo temporal inacabado I have worked hard this week.
It has rained a lot this year. We haven't seen her today. They have seen that film six times It has happened several times already. She has visited them frequently. We have eaten at that restaurant many times. Jim and Jack are both my friends, but I like Jack better. Ejemplos My house is the largest one in our neighborhood.
This is the smallest box I've ever seen. Your dog ran the fastest of any dog in the race. We all threw our rocks at the same time. My rock flew the highest. Ejemplos: Today is the worst day I've had in a long time.
You play tennis better than I do.
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