Quantifiers II

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 3

Welcome to today's English lesson!

With Ms Frijns

By the end of this lesson, you...

...know what (other) quantifiers are used in English. 

...understand how to use these quantifiers in an English sentence. 

Table of Contents

Test activity: Quantifiers II

Explanation Quantifiers II

Work by yourselves

Check exercise 30

Quantifiers

1. Both climbers reached the summit of the challenging mountain.
2. Either of the daredevils could attempt the jump from the cliff.
3. Neither of the surfers hesitated to ride the enormous waves.
4. All the participants wore protective gear to ensure safety.
5. Each snowboarder showed their skill.
6. Every skydiver felt an adrenaline rush as they leapt from the plane.
7. No rock climber should attempt the route without training.

Choose the correct quantifier:

1.  ___________  book/books was sold at the store. The shelves are empty. 
   
2. ___________ of the student/students has completed the assignment. They all got an A.
   
3. She wants to buy the pink or white dress, but ___________ dress/dresses suits her taste.
   
4. ___________ the guest/ guests enjoyed the delicious meal at the wedding. It was great!
   
5. ___________ child/ children in the class passed the math exam. They all have to do a redo.
   
6. I have two job offers, but I haven't decided on ___________ offers/ offer yet.
   
7. ___________ gamer/ gamers was angry when the game crashed.
   
8. ___________ of the applicants/ applicant is required to submit their resumes by Friday.
   
9. ___________ of the two team members/ member were at the meeting. It was unprofessional.
   
10. We can watch ___________ of the two movies/ movie. It doesn't matter what we watch. 
    

both, either, neither, all, each, every, no

Rules

Do you have 3 or more mistakes? --> You have to participate in the explanation. (10 min)

Less than 3 mistakes? --> Choose: Work on the weektask (week 4) or participate in the explanation. 

Each/ Every

Wanneer gebruik je each/ every?

Je gebruikt each/ every wanneer je het hebt over iedereen/ alles uit een groep. (NL = Elke/ iedere)

Wat komt erna?

Na each of every komt een zelfstandig nw. in enkelvoudsvorm.

VB: Each runner made it to the finish line. Every student passed the test. 

All

Wanneer gebruik je neither/ either?

Je gebruikt all wanneer je het hebt over een hele groep. (NL=alle)

Wat komt erna?

Na all komt een zelfstandig nw. in meervoudsvorm.

VB: All wolves ran through the forest. 

Both

Wanneer gebruik je both?

Je gebruikt both wanneer je het hebt over 2 mensen of dingen. (NL=beiden)

Wat komt erna?

Na both komt een zelfstandig nw. in meervoudsvorm.

VB: Both divers were afraid. 

Both my shoes are soaking wet. 

Neither/ Either

Wanneer gebruik je neither/ either?

Je gebruikt neither als je het hebt over geen van 2 mensen/ dingen. 

Je gebruikt either als je het hebt ieder van 2 mensen/ dingen. (NL=ofwel)

Wat komt erna?

Na neither of either komt een zelfstandig nw. in enkelvoudsvorm.

VB: I have two pens, but neither pen writes smoothly.

The restaurant serves both pizza and pasta; you can order either dish.

No

Wanneer gebruik je neither/ either?

No betekent 'geen enkele'.

Wat komt erna?

Na no komt een zelfstandig nw. in enkelvoudsvorm.

VB: No person has dared to climb that mountain. 

To summarise...

Quantifier	vertaling	zlfst. nw in.. .	voorbeeld
Each/ every	ieder/ elke	enkel	Each person
All	alle	mv	All surfers
Both	beiden	mv	Both dragons
Neither	geen van de 2	enkel	Neither option
Either	ieder van de 2	enkel	Either choice
No	geen enkele	enkel	No survivor

Over to you...

Work on the weektask