Quantifiers Review
Mastering “enough”, “too much”, and “a few”
Understanding Quantifiers
Quantifiers are words that tell us about the quantity or amount of something. Today, we’ll focus on three important quantifiers: enough, too much/too many, and a few/a little.
1. Enough
Enough means “the right amount” or “sufficient.” It shows that the quantity is adequate for a particular purpose.
Usage: enough + noun OR adjective/adverb + enough
- I have enough money to buy a coffee.
- She’s old enough to drive.
- We don’t have enough time to finish.
2. Too Much / Too Many
Too much/too many means “more than necessary” or “excessive.” It indicates a negative situation where there’s an excessive amount.
Usage:
- Too much + uncountable nouns (water, sugar, noise)
- Too many + countable nouns (books, people, cars)
- There’s too much sugar in this tea.
- There are too many people in the room.
- I drank too much coffee this morning.
3. A Few / A Little
A few/a little means “a small amount” or “some.” It’s used when the quantity is small but enough or sufficient.
Usage:
- A few + countable nouns (friends, apples, minutes)
- A little + uncountable nouns (time, water, patience)
- I have a few friends coming over tonight.
- Can I have a little water, please?
- We need a few more chairs for the meeting.
Key Differences
Enough = the right amount ✓
Too much/many = excessive amount ✗
A few/little = small but adequate amount ~
