GRAMMAR & STRUCTURE
Expressions of Quantity

Definition

An expression of quantity is a word or group of words that tells the amount of something. It answers the question: how much / how many?

Example

There are lots of things to do in a big city.

Explanation

Expressions of quantity --

• modify a noun.
• describe the amount, or number, of something.
• are used with count nouns or with non-count nouns.
• are used to express:
• a positive idea: "I ate all the cookies."
• a negative idea: "I ate none of the cookies."

Related Sections

Count & Non-Count Nouns