Quantifiers: hints and tips

“How many” or “how much” can be expressed through the use of quantifiers. A few tips and a handy infographic will take the mystery out of these helpful word tools.

What is a Quantifier?

A quantifier is a word or short phrase that adds an amount or a number to a noun. It generally precedes the noun it modifies, but another modifier or two may separate them, and a helper may be required (usually “of”). The quantifier is shown in bold, and its noun is shown CAPITALIZED.