LESSON 7: QUANTIFIERS TOO/TOO MUCH-MANY/ENOUGH

Summary

In this lesson, Teacher Sari explains how to use the quantifiers 'too,' 'too much,' 'too many,' and 'enough' in English. The video covers how 'too' expresses something excessive, 'too many' is used for countable nouns, 'too much' for uncountable nouns, and 'enough' indicates having the correct amount. The lesson also introduces the negative form 'not enough,' meaning less than what is needed. Practical examples highlight how these quantifiers are applied in everyday situations. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe, like, and download the accompanying worksheet to practice further.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video focuses on teaching the use of quantifiers like 'too,' 'too much,' 'too many,' and 'enough' in English.
• 😀 'Too' is used with adjectives to express that something exceeds what is expected or desired (e.g., 'The exam is too difficult').
• 😀 'Too many' is used with countable nouns to indicate an excessive quantity (e.g., 'She has too many dogs').
• 😀 'Too much' is used with uncountable nouns to express an excessive amount (e.g., 'He ate too much food').
• 😀 'Enough' can be used with both countable and uncountable nouns, or adjectives, to indicate the correct or adequate amount (e.g., 'She has enough money for her vacation').
• 😀 The phrase 'not enough' is used to express a lack or insufficient quantity (e.g., 'They don’t have enough food for the party').
• 😀 Pay attention to word order when using 'enough' — the adjective comes before 'enough' (e.g., 'This bag is big enough').
• 😀 The video stresses the importance of using the correct quantifier to express more or less than what is needed (e.g., 'There are too many cars on the street').
• 😀 Viewers are encouraged to practice using these quantifiers in sentences to improve their understanding.
• 😀 Teacher Sari encourages viewers to subscribe to the channel and download the worksheet in the description for additional practice.

Q & A

What are the main quantifiers discussed in this lesson?

The main quantifiers discussed in this lesson are 'too', 'too much', 'too many', and 'enough'.

When is 'too' used in English?

'Too' is used with adjectives or nouns to express that something is more than expected or desired, such as 'The exam is too difficult' or 'The pool is too deep'.

What is the difference between 'too many' and 'too much'?

'Too many' is used with countable nouns (e.g., 'too many dogs'), while 'too much' is used with uncountable nouns (e.g., 'too much coffee'). Both express more than needed or desired.

How does 'enough' function in sentences?

'Enough' is used to express that there is an adequate amount or number of something. It can be used with both countable and uncountable nouns, as well as adjectives (e.g., 'There is enough water' or 'This bag is big enough').

Can 'enough' be used with adjectives? Give an example.

Yes, 'enough' can be used with adjectives. For example, 'This place is big enough'. The adjective 'big' is followed by 'enough' to indicate adequacy.

What does 'not enough' mean in English?

'Not enough' means that something is insufficient or less than what is needed or desired. It can be used with both countable and uncountable nouns or with adjectives (e.g., 'There isn't enough time' or 'This coffee isn't hot enough').

How does the word order change with 'enough' when used with adjectives?

When 'enough' is used with adjectives, the adjective comes before 'enough'. For example, 'This bag isn't big enough' or 'The weather isn't cold enough'.

What does the quantifier 'too much' express?

'Too much' is used with uncountable nouns to express that there is more of something than is needed or wanted, such as 'He ate too much food' or 'She drinks too much coffee'.

What should we remember when using 'too many' and 'too much'?

When using 'too many', it should be with countable nouns (e.g., 'too many cars'), and when using 'too much', it should be with uncountable nouns (e.g., 'too much work'). Both express an excess of something.

Why is it important to practice using these quantifiers, and how can learners do so?

It is important to practice using quantifiers like 'too', 'too much', 'too many', and 'enough' to improve accuracy in expressing quantity or adequacy. Learners can practice by completing worksheets and applying these quantifiers in real-life contexts.