The expressions of quantity: a/an, some, any, a little, a few, a lot (without of), enough, much, and many can occur without a noun if:
- the noun has been previously mentioned
- it is understood from the context.
Now, we will explain about the expressions of quantity :
- A and AN
The expression of quantity a occurs before a singular word beginning with a consonant, an occurs before a singular noun beginning with a vowel sound. The letters of the alphabet a, e, i, o, and u represent vowel sounds. All other letters represent consonants. A and an mean one.
Example:
You need a book
You have an apple
a and an can occur without noun and they are replaced by one
Example:
Pondika : I need a pen.
Candra : Does Pondika need a pen?
Yes, she needs one.
- SOME
The expression of quantity some is often used before a plural nouns in affirmative statements. It indicates an indefinite quantity.
Example:
I buy some shirts
My brother has some cars.
Some can also be used in questions, especially when the person expects a yes answer.
Example:
Do you want some sugar in your coffee?
Yes, I want (Yes, I want some)
Do you want some water?
Yes, I want (Yes, I want some)
Some also occurs before nouns that do not have plural forms. These nouns are called noncount nouns.
Example:
She need some sugar
I want some coffee
Some also can occurs without a noun if that noun has been previously mentioned or is understood from the context.
Example:
I want some bags I want some
They eat some breads They eat some- ANY
The expression of quantity any replaces some in negative sentences.
Example:
You need some pens You don’t need any pensWe see some money We don’t see any moneyAny normally replaces some in questions.
Example:
We drink some milk Do we drink any milk?
You want some food Do you want any food?Any is also can occurs without a noun if the noun has been mentioned previously or is understood from the context.
Example:
Jack doesn’t want any cake Jack doesn’t want any
Mary doesn’t buy any sugar Mary doesn’t buy any- A LITTLE
The expression of quantity a little means a small quantity and is used with non count nouns.
Example:
Erna : Dian drank a little milk.
Febri : Did Dian drink a little milk?
Sagita : Yes, she drank a little.
- A FEW
The expression of quantity a few means a small quantity and is used with count nouns.
Example:
A : Febry picked a few mangoes.
B : Did Febry pick a few mangoes?
C : Yes, she picked a few.
- MUCH
The expression of quantity much means a large quantity and is used with noncount nouns.
Example:
Febri : Erna spent much money.
Dian : Did Erna spend much money?
Candra : Yes, she spent much.
- MANY
The expression of quantity many means a large quantity and is used with count nouns.
Example:
Sita : Ana gave me many apples.
Roy : Did Ana give Sita many apples?
Boni : Yes, she gave her many.
- A LOT
A lot means a large quantity or number and is used with both count and non-count nouns.
Example:
I have a lot of cookies
A lot is also can occurs without a noun if the noun has been mentioned previously or is understood from the context.
Example:
A: Chandra didn’t buy a lot of chocolate yesterday.
B: Did Chandra buy a lot of chocolate yesterday?
C: No, she didn’t buy a lot.
9. ENOUGH
Enough means a sufficient quantity or number. It may occur before both count and non-count nouns. Enough is also can occurs without a noun if the noun has been mentioned previously or is understood from the context.
Example:
A : Do you have enough money?
B : Yes, I have enough.
writer note:
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