Expressions of quantity – singular or plural? – basic
The following expressions of quantity ALWAYS take a singular verb:
Much: Not much gas is needed for the trip.
Much of Much of the forest was burned.
Little Little time is left to complete the project.
Little of Little of the water they had was wasted.
A little A little more studying is needed.
A little bit of A little bit of snow was covering the grass.
A bit of A bit of salt is necessary to improve the taste.
Each Each person was told a different story.
Each of Each of the participants was given a T-shirt.
Every Every person in the class is invited to the party.
Every one of Every one of his trophies was destroyed in the fire.
One One time is not enough.
One of One of your reasons was just an excuse.
The following expressions of quantity ALWAYS take a plural verb:
Many Many people are homeless.
Many of Many of the songs we heard were foreign.
Few Few students are still in school at 5:00.
Few of Few of the magazines on the table were new.
A few A few garden plants were still alive in December.
A few of A few of our guests are staying an extra night.
A number of A number of details were overlooked.
The number of The number of errors was unacceptable.
Quiz: Expressions of quantity - exercise 1
- Question 1 of 15
1.
A little bit of patience never ____________.
Way to go!
Not right
- Question 2 of 15
2.
A few of ____________ over for dinner on Friday.
Excellent!
I’m afraid not
- Question 3 of 15
3.
Many people from all over the world _____________ the temple every year
Nicely done!
Incorrect
- Question 4 of 15
4.
Every time I see her with her dogs ____________ me how much I care about her.
Good job!
Sorry. No
- Question 5 of 15
5.
Little of my time ____________ watching TV or going to movies.
That’s right!
That’s not it
- Question 6 of 15
6.
A number of ideas ____________ to her everyday.
Sweet!
No
- Question 7 of 15
7.
Each of you ____________ to get a laptop computer for your studies here at the university.
Yes. Right!
Not correct
- Question 8 of 15
8.
Much patience ____________ if you’re going to become a good teacher.
Perfect!
Wrong answer
- Question 9 of 15
9.
It seems that every one of his excuses ____________ a lie.
Terrific!
Nice try but wrong
- Question 10 of 15
10.
Few people ____________ about this place, so keep it a secret.
Right you are!
Afraid not
- Question 11 of 15
11.
____________ a bit of food between your front teeth.
You’re right!
Incorrect
- Question 12 of 15
12.
Many of the people I know ____________ poker.
Well done!
Nope
- Question 13 of 15
13.
One idea we had ____________ to move the sofa to the middle of the room.
Nice!
No good
- Question 14 of 15
14.
A few of the books I use ____________ on the table over there.
Correct!
Not good
- Question 15 of 15
15.
Each of his relatives ____________ proud of his achievement.
That’s correct!
Not it
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Quiz: Expressions of quantity - exercise 2
- Question 1 of 15
1.
There ______ little time to waste. Let’s get started.
Nice!
Not so good
- Question 2 of 15
2.
Each runner ______ required to register 24 hours in advance.
Right!
Wrong
- Question 3 of 15
3.
A few of the students ______ waiting outside to talk to you.
Correct!
Not right
- Question 4 of 15
4.
One of the reasons I was late ______ because it was snowing.
Way to go!
Incorrect
- Question 5 of 15
5.
Every one of the chairs ______ repaired.
Nice job!
No. Wrong
- Question 6 of 15
6.
Many hours ______ spent on decorating the room.
Perfect!
That’s not right
- Question 7 of 15
7.
There ______ a few questions I want to ask you.
Yes. That’s correct!
Not correct
- Question 8 of 15
8.
A little bit of love _____ the last ingredient for the soup.
Right you are!
Wrong answer
- Question 9 of 15
9.
Every time ______ like the first time.
You’re right!
That’s not it
- Question 10 of 15
10.
Much patients ______ needed to do needlework.
Good for you!
You’re wrong
- Question 11 of 15
11.
Few children ______ going to be up at that hour.
That’s it!
No. Not it
- Question 12 of 15
12.
A number of employees ______ sick on Monday.
Well done!
Nice try but wrong
- Question 13 of 15
13.
Each person ______ five books reports per term.
Yes. Right!
That’s incorrect
- Question 14 of 15
14.
Many of his friends ______ on Facebook.
Excellent!
Sorry. No
- Question 15 of 15
15.
A little advice ______ needed from time to time.
Good job!
Afraid not
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