Quantifiers

Quantifiers are adjectives or adjectival phrases that describe “how much” (uncountable) or “how many” (countable)† of a given noun there is. Some quantifiers can only go with countable (precise quantity) nouns, while others can only modify uncountable (imprecise quantity) nouns. A few quantifiers can modify both
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Quantifiers

Quantifiers are adjectives or adjectival phrases that describe “how much” (uncountable) or “how many” (countable)† of a given noun there is. Some quantifiers can only go with countable (precise quantity) nouns, while others can only modify uncountable (imprecise quantity) nouns. A few quantifiers can modify both

Which quantifier is used to express a complete absence or lack of something?

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Which quantifier is used to express a universal or total amount?

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Which quantifier is used to express an indefinite or unknown amount?

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Which quantifier is used to express a partial or limited amount?

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Which quantifier is used to express a small or insignificant amount?

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Which quantifier is used to express an unlimited or unrestricted amount?

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Which quantifier is used to express a negative or zero amount?

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Which quantifier is used to express a particular or specific amount?

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Which quantifier is used to express an uncertain or variable amount?

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Which quantifier is used to express a large or considerable amount?

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