Quantitative adjectives are words that describe the quantity or amount of a noun. They answer the questions "how much?" or "how many?". Here's a breakdown:
Key Characteristics:
- They indicate quantity: This can be a specific number or a general amount.
- They modify nouns: Like all adjectives, they provide more information about nouns.
- They can apply to both countable and uncountable nouns:
- Countable nouns (e.g., apples, books) can be counted.
- Uncountable nouns (e.g., water, time) cannot.
Examples of Quantitative Adjectives:
- Definite:
- one, two, three... (cardinal numbers)
- first, second, third... (ordinal numbers)
- all, every, each, several
- Indefinite:
- some, many, few, little, much, more, most, any, enough, no, a lot, plenty, less.
Examples in Sentences:
- "She has three cats." (definite, countable)
- "There is much water in the lake." (indefinite, uncountable)
- "I have several books to read." (indefinite, countable)
- "We need some help." (indefinite, uncountable)
- "He ate all the cookies." (definite, countable)
Key points to remember:
- Quantitative adjectives help provide clarity and precision when discussing amounts.
- It is helpful to separate them into the catagories of definite and indefinite.
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