The document discusses quantifiers used for expressing indefinite quantities in count and non-count nouns, including terms like 'a lot of,' 'too many,' 'some,' and 'enough.' It provides examples of how these quantifiers are applied in affirmative statements, negative statements, and questions. Additionally, it summarizes the contextual usage and meanings of these expressions.

1. Quantifiers for indefinite
quantities and amounts
By Armti Langari

2. Count Nouns
 A lot of / lots of
 Too many
 Many
 Some
 Enough
 A few
 Few
 Any

3. Non-count Nouns
 A lot of / lots of
 Too much
 Much
 Some
 Enough
 A little
 Little
 Any

4. A lot of /
lots of
 Used in positive and negative statements and questions
I have a lot of books.
She gained a lot of money for her job.
Do you buy a lot of sunscreen?
Did they sell a lot of cookies?

5. Too many /
Too much
 Mostly used in affirmative statements
There is too much salt in the meal.
There are too many vocabularies in this text.

6. Many / Much
 Mostly used in questions and negative statements
I don’t want much sugar in my coffee.
She doesn’t have many friends.
Are there many books on the table?
Is there much milk in the coffee?

7. Some
 Used in affirmative statement and questions
 Do you want some coffee?
Did she have some noodles?
I need some breakfast.
She wants some nails to hang this picture.

8. Enough
 Used in affirmative and negative statements and questions
Are there enough forks?
Do we have enough meat?
There is enough tea.
There are enough chairs for the party.
There isn’t enough milk for breakfast.
There aren’t enough straw. We need more.

9. A few /
A little
 Used in affirmative sentences and questions
and have positive meaning
There are a few apples on the cupboard.
There is a little lemonade in the jar.
Do you have a few minutes to talk?
Is there a little water left in the glass?

10. Few /
Little
 Used in affirmative sentences and have
negative meaning
She has few friends. I feel sorry for her.
I have little money. I don’t have enough
money to get home.
Do you have few minutes to talk?
Is there little water left in the glass?

11. Any
 Used in negative statements and questions
Are there any strawberries in the fridge?
Do you have any money to lend me?
I don’t need any help. I can do it myself.
She didn’t buy any juice for breakfast.

12. Summary
Expressions of Quantities Count Nouns Non-count Nouns
A lot of / lots of  
Too many 
Too much 
Many 
Much 
Some  
Enough  
A little 
A few 
Little 
Few 
Any  