Expressing Quantity
Οι ποσοτικές λέξεις τοποθετούνται πριν από τα ουσιαστικά.
Μερικές χρησιμοποιούνται μόνο με μετρήσιμα ουσιαστικά ή μη μετρίσιμα, ενώ άλλες
χρησιμοποιούνται και με τις δύο κατηγορίες ουσιαστικών.
Both friends
several people
many trees
Μετρίσιμα και μη μετρίσιμα Ουσιαστικά
some time / friends
all people / all food
lots of things / money
Η παρακάτω λίστα δείχνει συνολικά ποιες ποσοτικές
λέξεις αντιστοιχούν στα μετρίσιμα, μη μετρίσιμα ή και στους δύο τύπους ουσιαστικών.
Ξεκινάει με την λιγότερη ποσότητα (0) και
καταλήγει στην μεγαλύτερη (all).
Not any - Both Count and Noncount Nouns
I don't have any time this week.
She doesn't have any friends in London.
No - Both Count and Noncount Nouns
Mary has no money to go away on holiday.
I have no friends in Chicago.
One, two, three, etc. - Count Nouns Only
Peter has one car.
Both - Count Nouns Only
Both of my friends live in San Francisco.
A Couple Of - Count Nouns Only
There are a couple of cats in that house.
A Few / Few - Count Nouns Only
There are a few students in the classroom.
She has few friends in New York.
A Little / Little - Noncount Nouns Only
There is a little food left on the table.
There is little time to waste.
Some - Both Count and Noncount Nouns
I've got some extra money saved up in the bank.
She's got some friends in New Orleans.
Several - Count Nouns Only
There are several books on that table.
Much - Noncount Nouns Only
How much time is left?
Many - Count Nouns Only
There aren't many days left until Christmas.
A Lot Of / Lots of - Both Count and Noncount Nouns
We have a lot of rice in the kitchen.
There are a lot of students waiting to take the test.
She has lots of time to get ready.
Jack has lots of friends in Los Angeles.
Plenty Of - Both Count and Noncount Nouns
There is plenty of help available at the library.
There are plenty of children in need of your help.
A Number Of - Count Nouns Only
She has a number of business contacts in Los Vegas.
Most - Both Count and Noncount Nouns
He has the most time of anyone.
She keeps most receipts on her desk.
Each - Count Nouns Only
Each student must come to class on time.
Every - Count Nouns Only
Every day is important.
All - Both Count and Noncount Nouns
She keeps all oranges in the refrigerator.
We keep all rice in the cupboard.
Προσοχή!
A lot of vs. Lots of
Χρησιμοποιούμαι το a lot of σε καταφατικές, αρνητικές και ερωτηματικές προτάσεις. Επίσης χρησιμοποιείται με μετρίσιμα και μη μετρίσιμα ουσιαστικά.- There are a lot of dogs in the street. (Countable noun)
- I have a lot of time to answer your questions. (Uncountable noun)
- I saw a lot of people waiting in the queue. (Countable)
- We did have a lot of fun, didn't we? (Uncountable)
- We have lots of time to catch the plane, lets relax. (Uncountable noun)
- There are lots of people in the queue today. (Countable)
- Oh my, you have spent lots of money on clothes! (Uncountable)
- I have lots of questions. (Countable)
Much vs. Many
Τα Much και Many χρησιμοποιούνται σε αρνητικές και ερωτηματικές προτάσεις. Αλλά το Many μπαίνει με μετρίσιμα, ενώ το Much με μη μετρίσιμα.- I don't have many CD's in my collection. (Countable noun)
- They don't have much money to buy a present. (Uncountable noun)
- How many brothers do you have? (Countable noun)
- Is there much milk in the fridge? (Uncountable noun)
I have
I have a lot of money. (Correct)
Με την λέξη "times" χρησιμοποιούμαι το many times συχνότερα από το a lot of times / lots of times.
- That is my favorite book. I've read it many times.
- Don't worry; I've done this many times.
- We have stayed at this hotel many times over the years.
Few vs. Little
Το Few μπαίνει με μετρίσιμα.Το Little μπαίνει με μη μετρίσιμα.
- There are only a few days left until Christmas. (Countable noun)
- There is little hope of finding your wallet. (Uncountable noun)
- He is sad because he has very few friends. (Countable noun)
- They have very little knowledge about politics. (Uncountable noun)
