Much/many/little/few/some/any

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 1

Schedule

1. Aims for this lesson
2. much/many
3. some/any
4. little/few
5. practice

At the end of this lesson...

You will be able to tell the difference between:

- much/many

- little/few

- some/any

You will be able to fill in the correct form of the words above.

You will be able to make sentences with the words above.

much / many

You use much with uncountable nouns.
How much money have you got?

You use many with countable nouns.

How many cats do you have?

some / any

You use some in:

- positive sentences
I want some milk in my tea.

- questions and offers

Can I have some cake?

- questions you expect the answer is 'yes'.

Do you want something else to drink?

some / any

You use any in:

- questions

Is there any milk left?

- negative sentences

I don't have any apples.

some / any

The rules for some also apply for:

something/somebody/somewhere

The rules for any also apply for:

anything/anybody/anywhere

a little / a few

You use little with uncountable nouns:

I have a little time today.

You use few with countable nouns:

There are a few cookies left.

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Please do the exercises attached to the email.

Once you are done, please start on SB page 32/33.

If you have any questions, let me know :)

I have so ... books!

1. much
2. many

Have you got ... more tea for me?

1. some
2. any

After I went to the casino, I only had ... money left.

1. a little
2. a few

When do we use 'much'?
Example: 'I have so much homework.'

When do we use 'any' (2 reasons)?
Example: 'He doesn't have any pens.'
Example: 'Do you have any cats?'

When do we use 'a few'?
Example: 'I only have a few exercises as homework.'

How well can you...

You will be able to tell the difference between:

- much/many

- a little/a few

- some/any

You will be able to fill in the correct form of the words above.

You will be able to make sentences with the words above.