Practice quantifiers like all, most, both, either, neither, any, no and none with B1+ grammar exercises, answers, and explanations.
Quantifiers: All, Both, Either, Most, Any, Neither Exercises
When we talk about how much or how many of something, we use quantifiers before nouns. We will talk about common quantifiers that go with plural nouns and uncountable nouns in this lesson. These are all, most, both, either, neither, any, no, and none.
All
We use all to mean every single person in a group.
Examples
- All students must wear an ID badge.
- I spent all my money on books.
All can be used with plural countable nouns and uncountable nouns.
Most
Most means more than half, but not all.
Examples
- Most people prefer online shopping.
- Most of the information is correct.
Both
We use both when we talk about two people or things that are together.
Examples
- Both answers are correct.
- She invited both her colleagues.
Both is only used with plural nouns.
Either
We use either to talk about one of two options.
Examples
- You can choose either option.
- Either answer is acceptable.
In positive sentences, either is often used.
Neither
We use “neither” to mean “not one” and “not the other.”
Examples
- Neither answer is correct.
- Neither of my parents lives nearby.
Neither has a negative meaning when used with a positive verb.
Any
We use any to mean “any number or amount,” and we usually do this in questions and negatives.
Examples
- Do you have any questions?
- I do not have any time today.
You can also use “any” in positive sentences to mean “it doesn’t matter which.”
- You can choose any seat you like.
No
We use no to mean zero.
Examples
- There are no tickets left.
- I have no idea what happened.
When you say “no,” you make the sentence negative.
None
We use none to replace a noun when it’s already clear what the noun is.
Examples
- How many emails did you receive? None.
- None of the students were late.
You can use none with either singular or plural verbs, but plural is more common in spoken English.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Do not use double negatives
Incorrect: I do not have no money.
Correct: I have no money. - Do not confuse no and none
Incorrect: None people arrived.
Correct: No people arrived.
Use all for 100 percent and most for most.
When talking about two things, use both, either, or neither.
You can use any, no, or none to talk about amounts that are zero or unlimited.
