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Extra Grammar Exercises


(Unit 4)

LESSON 2

A. Rewrite the sentences, replacing each underlined word or phrase with a different
quantifier that has a similar meaning.
1. Walk around any urban business district in the U.S. and you’ll see a majority of office
workers in “business casual” attire.

Walk around any urban business district in the U.S. and you’ll see most office

workers in “business casual” attire.


2. Here’s a little history.

Here's
 some history
3. The trend spread to the west coast state of California, where there has traditionally been
less formality than the rest of the country.

The trend spread to the west coast state of California, where there has traditionally
not as much formality as the rest of the country.
4. It was during that time that a number of companies began promoting casual khaki pants.

If was during that time the several companies began promoting casual khaki pants.

5. Lots of ads showed both men and women wearing them with dress shirts.

Many ads showed both men and women wearing them with dress shirt

6. Some wish the pendulum would swing back towards a more formal look, but plenty of
other people say this is unlikely.

A few wish the pendulum would swing back towards a more formal look,
but most other people say this is unlikely
7. Many younger people are used to this look and would resist going back to more
conservative office dress.

A lot of younger pleople are used to this look and would resist going back to more
conservative office dress

Summit 1, Third Edition Unit 4


Copyright © 2017 by Pearson Education, Inc. Duplication for classroom use is permitted.
B. Complete each statement with one of the quantifiers.
1. Dark solid colors are flattering for (both / each) men and women.
2. I have (a great number of / a great deal of) very low-cut blouses, but I never wear them
to the office.
3. (Many / Much) clothing styles are classic and appropriate for any occasion.
4. Using just (a little / a few) makeup is always in good taste.
5. (Much / Most) companies today permit workers to dress casually in the office.
6. I’ve convinced (every / several) friends to wear something elegant to the party.

C. Write a sentence using each of the quantifiers.

1. (a majority of) A majority of the people agree this is a Good rule


2. (few) Please leave me a few eggs
3. (a great deal of)  It took a great deal of effort to build the first skyscraper

4. (more and more) The idea gained more and more support as time passed
5. (not as much)  I used not as much flour in this cake as i did in the last one.
6. (a great amount of) Ocean
 waves créate a great amount of force

7. (plenty of) The company offers plenty of Jobs for both skilled and unskilled workers.
8. (both)  The new design is popular with both men and women.

Summit 1, Third Edition Unit 4


Copyright © 2017 by Pearson Education, Inc. Duplication for classroom use is permitted.

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