RAPIDEX ENGLISH SPEAKING COURSE GRAMMAR -19 – ADJECTIVE- ADJECTIVE OF QUANTITY- PART-5.

RAPIDEX ENGLISH SPEAKING COURSE GRAMMAR -19 – ADJECTIVE- ADJECTIVE OF QUANTITY- PART-5.

Rapidex English Speaking Course – Grammar (Lesson 19)

Adjective – Adjective of Quantity (Part 5)

What is an Adjective of Quantity?

An Adjective of Quantity describes how much of a thing is meant. It does not provide the exact number but gives a general idea about the quantity of a noun. These adjectives answer the question “How much?”

Examples of Adjective of Quantity:

Rules & Usage of Adjective of Quantity

1. Used with Uncountable Nouns
   I drank some milk. (Milk is uncountable.)
   I drank some apples. (Wrong, because apples are countable.)

2. ‘Little’, ‘A Little’, and ‘The Little’ – Difference

   • Little → Almost nothing (There is little hope.)
   • A little → Some but not much (I have a little money.)
   • The little → All that is available (The little money he had was spent.)

3. ‘Much’ is mostly used in Negative & Interrogative Sentences  There isn’t much water in the bottle.
   Do you have much information about this topic?
   I have much water in the bottle. (Incorrect, use a lot of instead.)

Practice Sentences for Speaking

 I have enough time to complete my work.
 She showed some interest in the project.
 There is little sugar left in the jar.
 Do you need any help with your homework?
 He ate the whole cake by himself!

Conclusion

Adjectives of Quantity help in expressing an approximate amount of something rather than an exact number. Mastering these will improve fluency in English speaking and writing.

Would you like exercises or real-life conversation examples to practice further?

Certainly! Let’s delve into the topic of Adjective of Quantity as presented in Lesson 19 – Part 5 of the Rapidex English Speaking Course.

Adjective of Quantity (परिमाणवाचक विशेषण)

Definition:

An Adjective of Quantity describes the amount or quantity of a noun. It answers the question “How much?” (कितना?) but does not specify the exact number.

Examples:

• Some water (कुछ पानी)

• Much effort (बहुत प्रयास)

• Little time (थोड़ा समय)

Common Adjectives of Quantity:

Usage in Sentences:

1. Some milk is left in the glass.
   (गिलास में कुछ दूध बचा है।)

2. Much work needs to be done.
   (बहुत काम किया जाना बाकी है।)

3. Little knowledge can be dangerous.
   (थोड़ा ज्ञान खतरनाक हो सकता है।)

4. Enough food was prepared for everyone.
   (सभी के लिए पर्याप्त भोजन तैयार किया गया था।)

5. No sugar is required in this recipe.
   (इस रेसिपी में कोई चीनी आवश्यक नहीं है।)

Key Points:

• Adjectives of Quantity are used with uncountable nouns (जिन्हें गिना नहीं जा सकता), such as water, sugar, time, etc.

• They do not provide an exact number but indicate the amount.

• They are different from Adjectives of Number, which specify exact numbers (e.g., one, two, first, second).

Practice Exercise:

Fill in the blanks with appropriate Adjectives of Quantity:

1. She has _______ patience.

2. Is there _______ milk left?

3. They had _______ trouble finding the place.

4. We have _______ time to complete the project.

5. There is _______ hope for success.

Answers:

1. much

2. any

3. some

4. enough

5. little

If you would like further exercises or explanations on this topic, feel free to ask!