Квантификаторы (слова, обозначающие количество)
Quantifiers are words that are used before a noun to express a quantity or amount of something. They answer the question 'how much?' or 'how many?'
Квантификаторы для исчисляемых и неисчисляемых существительных
Квантификаторы часто делятся на категории в зависимости от того, используются ли они с исчисляемыми существительными (вещами, которые можно посчитать, например, 'books' — книги) или неисчисляемыми существительными (вещами, которые нельзя посчитать, например, 'water' — вода).
| Исчисляемые существительные | Неисчисляемые существительные | Оба типа |
|---|---|---|
| many | much | all |
| a few | a little | most |
| few | little | some |
| several | a lot of | any |
Подробно о распространенных квантификаторах
Much (много) vs. Many (много)
- Much is used with uncountable nouns.
I don't have much money. - Many is used with countable nouns.
There are many cars on the road.
A few (несколько) vs. A little (немного)
- A few is used with countable nouns, indicating a small number.
I have a few friends in the city. - A little is used with uncountable nouns, indicating a small amount.
He added a little sugar to his coffee.
Some (некоторый) vs. Any (любой)
- Some is used in affirmative sentences for both countable and uncountable nouns.
I have some apples. We need some water. - Any is typically used in negative sentences and questions.
Do you have any questions? I don't have any money.