Uso de Cuantificadores en Sustantivos Contables e Incontables

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Quantifiers are words used before nouns to indicate the amount or quantity. They can be used with both countable and uncountable nouns.

Countable Nouns

Countable nouns are items that can be counted individually (e.g., files, books, chairs). They can be singular or plural. However, quantifiers are used with plural countable nouns.

• Many indicates a large number. 
  • "How many offices are in this building "
• A few indicates a small number.
  • "I have a few coworkers that speak Portuguese."

Uncountable Nouns

Uncountable nouns are substances, concepts, or masses that cannot be counted individually (e.g., feedback, information, money). They are always singular.

• Much indicate a large quantity.
• "This leadership position requires much responsibility."
• A little indicates a small quantity.
• "He gave me a little advice on how to hire new employees."

With Plural Countable and Uncountable Nouns

• Any is used in negative sentences and questions. It indicates an unspecified amount.
  • "Do you have any questions?"
  • "There isn’t any progress on the project."

• A lot of indicate a large quantity.
  • "We have a lot of e-books for our employees to read online."
  • “There is a lot of research to be done.”

• Some is used in affirmative sentences and sometimes in questions. It indicates an unspecified but relatively big amount.
  • "I need some pencils on the table for the assessments."
  • "Can I have some water?