Language Focus
At B2, quantifiers move into more formal and academic territory, often used in reports, presentations, and written analysis.
| Word | Use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| a large number of | Countable, formal, emphasises quantity | A large number of employees responded to the survey. |
| a great deal of | Uncountable, formal, emphasises quantity | A great deal of interest was expressed in the hybrid policy. |
| the majority of | The greater part or most of a group | The majority of respondents reported improved productivity. |
| a bit of | Uncountable, a small amount (fairly informal) | A bit of concern remains about team cohesion. |
| a handful of | Countable, a small, often notable number | Only a handful of employees want to return full-time. |
| numerous | Countable, a formal way of saying "many" | Numerous comments praised the reduction in commuting time. |
| the minority of | The smaller part of a group | The minority of managers felt communication had suffered. |
Key contrast: "a great deal of / a large number of" emphasise a big quantity, while "a bit of / a handful of" emphasise a small one – and all of these are more formal than "a lot of" or "a few".
Reading: Remote Working Survey – Summary of Results
1. Odd One Out
In each set, three sentences use the quantifier logically. One doesn't make sense – find it.
2. Multiple Choice
Choose the correct word.
3. Matching
Match each sentence to its meaning.
4. Gap Fill
Complete this passage with the correct quantifier for each gap.
5. Error Identification
Each sentence has one wrong quantifier. Click the wrong word, then choose why it's wrong.
6. Sentence Reordering
Click the sentences in the correct order to rebuild the conversation.
7. Complete the Conversation
Choose the correct word for each gap.
Your Scores
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Total points across all exercises
| Exercise | Score |
|---|---|
| 1. Odd One Out | 0 / 5 |
| 2. Multiple Choice | 0 / 6 |
| 3. Matching | 0 / 5 |
| 4. Gap Fill | 0 / 5 |
| 5. Error Identification | 0 / 10 |
| 6. Sentence Reordering | 0 / 5 |
| 7. Conversation | 0 / 7 |