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    This document provides a review of quantifiers, countable and uncountable nouns, and adverbs of frequency. [1] It defines quantifiers as words that express quantity and gives examples of quantifiers for large, small, and undefined quantities. It also discusses quantifiers that differ based on countable and uncountable nouns. [2] It reviews the differences between countable and uncountable nouns, including their usage with articles and plural forms. [3] It defines adverbs of definite and indefinite frequency, providing examples of common words in each category and discussing their typical placement within sentences. The document includes example usage and links to review videos on these

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    This document provides a review of quantifiers, countable and uncountable nouns, and adverbs of frequency. [1] It defines quantifiers as words that express quantity and gives examples of quantifiers for large, small, and undefined quantities. It also discusses quantifiers that differ based on countable and uncountable nouns. [2] It reviews the differences between countable and uncountable nouns, including their usage with articles and plural forms. [3] It defines adverbs of definite and indefinite frequency, providing examples of common words in each category and discussing their typical placement within sentences. The document includes example usage and links to review videos on these

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    CONTENT 1

    Quantifiers review
    A quantifier is a word that usually goes before a noun to express the quantity of the
    object; for example, a little milk.  Most quantifiers are followed by a noun, though it is
    also possible to use them without the noun when it is clear what we are referring to.
    For example,
    Do you want some milk? – Just a little.  (It’s clear that I mean ‘a little milk’.)
    There are quantifiers to describe large quantities (a lot, much, many), small quantities
    (a little, a bit, a few)  and undefined quantities (some, any).  There are also quantifiers
    that express the idea of a sufficient amount (enough, plenty).
    There are some quantifiers that have a similar meaning but differ because one is used
    with countable nouns and the other is used with uncountable nouns. Countable nouns
    are things that we can count; for example, a table, two chairs.  Uncountable nouns are
    things that we cannot count and only have a singular form; for example, some
    furniture, some fruit.

    EXAMPLE 1

    Quantifiers for undefined and sufficient quantities


    Some, Any
    When we want to refer to a plural noun or an uncountable noun, without giving a
    specific quantity, we use ‘some’ and ‘any’. We use ‘some’ in affirmatives and ‘any’ in
    questions and negatives.

    Here are some more examples:


     We have  some free time  later this afternoon.
     Do they need  any bread?
    EXCEPTION!
    As is common in English, there is an exception to this rule. When we make requests
    and offers, we usually use ‘some’ instead of ‘any’. For example:

     Can I have  some water  please?


    Would you like  some chocolates?
    Enough, Plenty (of)
    The words ‘enough’ and ‘plenty’ express the idea of being a sufficient quantity. Both
    words can go with countable and uncountable nouns. We use ‘plenty (of)’ to mean
    there is more than a sufficient quantity of something. For example:
     I need more plates. – No, we don’t. There are  plenty!
     Slow down. We’ve got  plenty of time  to get to the station.
    We use ‘enough’ to express the idea of having, or not having, a sufficient quantity. For example:
     I think we have  enough vegetables  so I won’t buy any more.
     But we don’t have  enough fruit. Let’s get some more.
    Questions about Quantity
    When we want to ask the quantity of something, we use ‘how much’ or ‘how many’.

    We also use ‘how much’ when we ask the cost of something. For example:
     How much  do these melons cost?
     How much  does this sofa cost?
    CONTENT 2

    Countable and Uncountable review


    Nouns can be either countable or uncountable. Countable nouns (or count nouns) are
    those that refer to something that can be counted. They have both singular and plural
    forms (e.g. cat/cats; woman/women; country/countries). In the singular, they can
    be preceded by a or an. Most nouns come into this category.

    A smaller number of nouns do not typically refer to things that can be counted and so
    they do not regularly have a plural form: these are known as uncountable
    nouns (or mass nouns). Examples include: rain, flour, earth, juice, or wood.
    Uncountable nouns can't be preceded by a or an. Many abstract nouns are typically
    uncountable, e.g. happiness, truth, darkness, humor.

    VIDEO 1
    Remember this video? It’s useful for reviewing countable and uncountable:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfHuXPSWJK4

    CONTENT 3

    Adverbs of Frequency review


    Adverbs are words that are used to help describe verbs. Adverbs can also be used to
    describe adjectives and other adverbs. Adverbs of frequency are ones that describe
    when or how often something is done. There are two types: adverbs of definite
    frequency and adverbs of indefinite frequency.
    Learning Hint:
    The position of an adverb in a sentence tells you whether it is an adverb of definite or indefinite
    frequency.

    Adverbs of Definite Frequency


    Adverbs of definite frequency occur at the beginning or the end of a sentence.
    Common ones are hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly. Other ones are once a
    month, every month, and every other month. In each one, month can be replaced
    with hour, day, week, or year. Any exact number of times that happen in a given time period are
    also adverbs of definite frequency: twice a week, twice a year, three times a month, four times a
    year, once every five years, and so on.

    Adverbs of Indefinite Frequency


    Adverbs of indefinite frequency include always, usually, never, often, very
    often, rarely, sometimes, seldom, once in a while, repeatedly, typically, hardly ever,
    and occasionally. Adverbs of indefinite frequency occur in the middle of the sentence.
    Where exactly it is placed depends on the type of verbs in the sentence. There are
    three possible places:
    1. Between the subject and the main verb UNLESS the verb is a form
    of be: is, am, are, was, were.
    2. After the be verb form when it is the main verb.
    3. Between the helping verb and the main verb. This is always true, even when the main
    verb is a verb form of be.
    Usage note:  Some indefinite frequency adverbs can be placed at the beginning or end
    of a main clause: usually, normally, often, frequently, sometimes, once in a while, and
    occasionally.
    Examples:
    Once in a while we like to for a long drive.
    He accompanies her to the shopping mall occasionally.

    VIDEO

    My Daily Routine
    This video uses all sort of quantifiers in a very common and natural-sounding way: by talking
    about a daily routine!
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CN19WrsJkGw

    Final Presentation:
    Holiday routine! Imagine your dream holiday, describe what you would do while on that
    holiday and how often you would do it. Be sure to use at least 5 different quantifiers and
    5 different adverbs of frequency throughout your text. The text must be at least two
    paragraphs in length (about 100-150 words).

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