Quantifiers: all (of), most (of), enough, both, neither of (B1)

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Fill in the gap in each sentence with the correct word or phrase.

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of my friends came to the party, which was a big surprise.

Correct answer: All

"All of my friends" — "all of" is used before determiners (my, the, these) + noun. You can also say "All my friends" (without "of"), but "All of my" is the most natural form here.

She finished the work before the deadline.

Correct answer: all

"All the work" or "all of the work" — both are correct. "All" before "the + noun" can include "of" optionally. "Most the work" is incorrect without "of".

of the students passed the exam — only three failed.

Correct answer: Most

"Most of the students" — "most of" is used before "the + noun" to mean the majority. "Most students" (without "of the") is also possible for generic statements, but "most of the" specifies a known group.

Is there time to review the presentation before the meeting starts?

Correct answer: enough

"Enough time" — "enough" means "as much as needed" and can be used with both countable and uncountable nouns. It always comes BEFORE the noun ("enough time", not "time enough" in this pattern).

sisters love music — they both play the piano.

Correct answer: Both

"Both sisters" — "both" is used for exactly two things/people. It means "the two" and can precede a noun directly ("both sisters") or "of the" + noun ("both of the sisters"). "All sisters" would mean more than two.

She applied to two universities. of them offered her a place — she was disappointed.

Correct answer: Neither

"Neither of them" — "neither" means "not one and not the other" (for exactly two). Used with a singular or plural verb. "None of them" is for three or more. "Both of them didn't" is a common error for "neither".

We have money to buy lunch today, so we will have to go to the cheaper place.

Correct answer: enough

"Enough money" — "enough" + uncountable noun. The sentence implies barely sufficient funds. "Enough" can express sufficiency ("enough to do X") or near-sufficiency ("just enough").

of the cake was eaten at the party — only a small slice remained.

Correct answer: Most

"Most of the cake" — "most of" + the + uncountable noun. The cake is a specific known item (the party cake), so "of the" is needed. "Most cake" (generic) would mean cake in general.

He couldn't choose between the two jackets, so he bought .

Correct answer: both

"Both" — he bought both of the two jackets. "Both" can be used alone (without a noun) when the reference is clear from context. "All" would imply more than two items.

students learn better when they work in small groups.

Correct answer: Most

"Most students" (without "of the") = a general statement about students as a category. "Most of the students" would refer to a specific known group. Both are correct in different contexts; the generic use here takes "most" without "of the".

There are barely seats for our whole group — we should have booked earlier.

Correct answer: enough

"Enough seats" — "enough" + countable noun. "Barely enough" = just sufficient (almost not enough). "Enough" works with both countable and uncountable nouns.

of her brothers are doctors — one is a surgeon, the other a GP.

Correct answer: Both

"Both of her brothers" — "both of" + possessive/determiner + noun. "Both" specifically means "the two" and no more. Using "all" would wrongly imply she has more than two brothers.

of the two options is ideal — let's look for a third.

Correct answer: Neither

"Neither of the two options" — "neither" = not one and not the other. It is used for exactly two items. "None of" would be used for three or more options. After "neither of", use a singular verb ("is", not "are") in formal English.

of the answers in the test were wrong, but he still managed to pass.

Correct answer: Most

"Most of the answers" — "most of the" + noun refers to a specific known group (the answers in that test). "Most answers" (generic) would mean answers in general, which loses the specific reference.

We don't have information yet to make a final decision.

Correct answer: enough

"Enough information" — "enough" + uncountable noun in a negative sentence. "Not enough" = insufficient. "Enough" comes before the noun in this structure, never after it ("information enough" is archaic/poetic).

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Your task

Fill in the gap in each sentence with the correct word or phrase.

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Your score

0 / 150%

Keep practising! Focus on the explanations below.

of my friends came to the party, which was a big surprise.

Correct answer: All

"All of my friends" — "all of" is used before determiners (my, the, these) + noun. You can also say "All my friends" (without "of"), but "All of my" is the most natural form here.

She finished the work before the deadline.

Correct answer: all

"All the work" or "all of the work" — both are correct. "All" before "the + noun" can include "of" optionally. "Most the work" is incorrect without "of".

of the students passed the exam — only three failed.

Correct answer: Most

Is there time to review the presentation before the meeting starts?

Correct answer: enough

"Enough time" — "enough" means "as much as needed" and can be used with both countable and uncountable nouns. It always comes BEFORE the noun ("enough time", not "time enough" in this pattern).

sisters love music — they both play the piano.

Correct answer: Both

She applied to two universities. of them offered her a place — she was disappointed.

Correct answer: Neither

We have money to buy lunch today, so we will have to go to the cheaper place.

Correct answer: enough

"Enough money" — "enough" + uncountable noun. The sentence implies barely sufficient funds. "Enough" can express sufficiency ("enough to do X") or near-sufficiency ("just enough").

of the cake was eaten at the party — only a small slice remained.

Correct answer: Most

"Most of the cake" — "most of" + the + uncountable noun. The cake is a specific known item (the party cake), so "of the" is needed. "Most cake" (generic) would mean cake in general.

He couldn't choose between the two jackets, so he bought .

Correct answer: both

"Both" — he bought both of the two jackets. "Both" can be used alone (without a noun) when the reference is clear from context. "All" would imply more than two items.

students learn better when they work in small groups.

Correct answer: Most

There are barely seats for our whole group — we should have booked earlier.

Correct answer: enough

"Enough seats" — "enough" + countable noun. "Barely enough" = just sufficient (almost not enough). "Enough" works with both countable and uncountable nouns.

of her brothers are doctors — one is a surgeon, the other a GP.

Correct answer: Both

"Both of her brothers" — "both of" + possessive/determiner + noun. "Both" specifically means "the two" and no more. Using "all" would wrongly imply she has more than two brothers.

of the two options is ideal — let's look for a third.

Correct answer: Neither

of the answers in the test were wrong, but he still managed to pass.

Correct answer: Most

"Most of the answers" — "most of the" + noun refers to a specific known group (the answers in that test). "Most answers" (generic) would mean answers in general, which loses the specific reference.

We don't have information yet to make a final decision.

Correct answer: enough

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