• Some: dùng trong câu khẳng định
Some + countable noun (plural) + V(plural)
Some pens are on the table.
Some + uncountable noun + V(singular)
There is some ink in the inkpot.
• Many/much: dùng trong câu phủ định và câu nghi vấn
Many + countable noun (plural) + V(plural)
There are not many boys here.
Are there many teachers in your school?
Much + uncountable noun + V(singular)
There isn’t much fresh water on earth.
• A lot of/ lots of/ plenty of : dùng trong câu khẳng định
A lot of/ lots of/ plenty of + countable noun (plural) + V(plural)
A lot of pupils/ lots of are in the library now.
A lot of/ lots of/ plenty of + noun (singular) + V(singular)
Lots of sugar is sold in the shop.
• A great deal of = much
A great deal of + uncountable noun + V (singular)
A great deal of rice is produced in Vietnam
A large number of + countable noun (plural) + V(plural)
A great number of + countable noun (plural) + V(plural)
A large number of cows are raised in Ba Vi.
• A little và little
A little (không nhiều nhưng đủ dùng) + uncountable noun + V(singular)
Little (gần như không có gì) + uncountable noun + V(singular)
A: can you give me some ink?
B: yes, I can give you some. I’ve got a little ink in my pen
( No, I’m sorry. I’ve got only little)
• A few/ few
A few (không nhiều nhưng đủ dùng) + countable noun (plural) + V(plural)
Few (gần như không có) + countable noun (plural) + V(plural)
- The house isn’t full. There are a few rooms empty .
- Where can I sit now? - There are few seats left.