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Quantifiers: All, Most, Some, and No

Quantifiers tell us how much or how many of something exists. For example, you use all for 100%, most for the majority, some for an unspecified amount, and no for zero (like finding "no money" in an empty bank vault).

In this challenge, you will explore hilarious scenarios—from alien tourists to zombie apocalypses—while mastering the grammar rules behind these common words. You'll learn when to use these quantifiers directly before nouns (like "most students") versus when you need to add "of the" for specific groups (like "most of the students"). You will also tackle the tricky difference between using no and none ("no food" vs. "none of the food").

You'll work through 12 questions in a fun mix of single-choice, multi-choice, drop-down, and drag-and-drop formats.

Try the quiz to check your knowledge!

MediumA2 | Elementary | Pre-intermediateA2Countable and uncountableDeterminerNegationNounPhrasePronounQuantifierWord orderCollocations

Correct answers

Question 1

Choose the correct word to complete the astronaut's party diary.

I invited ten aliens to my space-party. Four of them brought delicious snacks, and the other six brought absolutely nothing! _____ aliens brought food, but definitely not the majority.

The correct answer is Some.

Four out of ten is a part of the group, so we use some. It isn't the majority (which would be "most"), it isn't everyone ("all"), and it isn't zero ("no").

Question 2

Read the dramatic food critic's review of a terrible diner. Select ALL the sentences that correctly express that zero food was good.

The correct answers are No food at this restaurant tasted good. and None of the food at this restaurant tasted good.

"No" is used directly before a noun (e.g., No food). "None" is used as a pronoun, and when followed by a specific noun, it requires "of the" (e.g., None of the food). Saying "No of the" or "None food" is grammatically incorrect.

Question 3

Help the survival expert complete this cheerful guide to the zombie apocalypse by choosing the correct words.
It is a well-known fact that _________________________ zombies are incredibly slow, but a terrifying few have recently learned to sprint.
Remember, _________________________ zombie actually wants to be your friend, so please stop trying to hug them!
Luckily, _________________________ survival strategies still work perfectly, like hiding quietly inside a bakery.

The correct answers are most, no, and some.

Most is used with plural countable nouns (like zombies) to mean the majority. "Every" requires a singular noun, "much" is for uncountable nouns, and "none" is a pronoun that doesn't go directly before a noun.

No is the only option that works grammatically with the singular noun zombie. All, some, and most would require the plural zombies.

Some works perfectly with the plural noun strategies in an affirmative sentence. "Every" needs a singular noun, "much" is for uncountable nouns, and "no" would contradict the happy fact that the strategies "still work."

Question 4

Your roommate is interrogating you about a mysterious snack disappearance! Select ALL the grammatically correct sentences they might yell at you.

The correct answers are Some of the cookies are missing! and All of them have completely vanished!

When using a quantifier with a specific group or an object pronoun (like "them"), you need "of the" or "of".

  • Some of the cookies and All of them are correct.
  • "Most the cookies" is missing "of" (Most of the cookies).
  • "No of the cookies" is incorrect because "no" doesn't take "of"; it should be None of the cookies.

Question 5

Complete the alien tourist's Yelp review of Planet Earth by selecting the best option for each gap.
I visited the oceans, but _________________________ the water is way too salty for making good tea.
There is sadly _________________________ intelligent life in my neighborhood; my host is just a furry creature that barks and chases its own tail.
Overall, _________________________ humans seem to love staring at glowing rectangles, so I fit right in with my tablet!

The correct answers are most of, no, and all.

Most of is required before a noun that has an article (the water). We cannot say "most the water."

No acts as a determiner directly before the noun phrase intelligent life. "None" is a pronoun and cannot be placed directly in front of a noun. "Any" would require a negative verb (e.g., there isn't any), and "all" contradicts the sad tone of the sentence.

All is used with plural countable nouns in a general sense (humans). "Every" requires a singular noun (every human), "much" is for uncountable nouns, and "none" is a pronoun.

Question 6

Help Professor Higgins announce the final exam results to his nervous class by selecting ALL the grammatically correct statements.

The correct answers are Most of the students passed the exam. and Most students in this class passed the exam.

When using quantifiers like "most", "all", or "some", you can use them directly before a noun for a general statement (e.g., Most students). If you are talking about a specific group, you must use "of the" (e.g., Most of the students). You cannot mix the two rules by saying "Most of students" or "Most the students".

Question 7

Help the stressed student finish their email to the professor about a disastrous group project by choosing the correct word for each blank.

I am worried because some of my group members are ignoring my messages, while the rest are trying their best.

Unfortunately, one student has done absolutely no work at all.

I have finished most of the presentation slides myself, leaving just the final conclusion for tomorrow.

I am worried because some of my group members are ignoring my messages...

Because "the rest are trying their best," we know the group is divided. "Some" refers to a part of the group.

...one student has done absolutely no work at all.

The phrase "at all" is often used with negative words like "no" to emphasize that zero work was completed.

I have finished most of the presentation slides myself...

Since only the "final conclusion" is left, the student has finished nearly all—but not 100%—of the slides. "Most" is the best fit.

Question 8

Fill in the blanks to complete the detective's report about a very polite burglar.
The suspect stole _________________________ valuables from the safe, leaving the expensive jewelry completely untouched.
Instead, he washed _________________________ the dirty dishes in the sink until they sparkled.
He even left _________________________ fresh chocolate chip cookies on the kitchen counter for the confused victims.

The correct answers are no, all, and some.

No makes the sentence negative while using an affirmative verb (stole). "None" is a pronoun, "any" requires a negative verb (didn't steal), and "all" contradicts the fact that the jewelry was left untouched.

All can act as a predeterminer before the + noun (all the dirty dishes). "Every", "some", and "no" cannot be placed directly before the; you would have to say "some of the," etc.

Some is used in affirmative sentences with plural countable nouns (cookies). "Any" is typically for questions or negatives, "no" contradicts the phrase "even left," and "much" is only used for uncountable nouns.

Question 9

Help Detective Paws complete her report on the missing cookies by choosing the correct word for each blank.

The detective realized that all of the suspects claimed to be innocent, since nobody wanted to go to jail.

However, she found some crumbs near the window, but not enough to make a full cookie.

The victim was furious because there were no treats left in the jar; it was completely empty!

The detective realized that all of the suspects claimed to be innocent...

Because nobody wanted to go to jail, we know that 100% of the suspects claimed they were innocent. We use "all" for the entire group.

However, she found some crumbs near the window...

Since there were not enough crumbs to make a full cookie, "some" (a small, unspecified amount) fits perfectly here.

...there were no treats left in the jar; it was completely empty!

"Completely empty" means zero treats remain, so we use "no".

Question 10

Help the culinary instructor complete her review of the disastrous baking class. Choose the ONE word that best fits the situation!

Out of the twenty students in my class, nineteen accidentally turned their cookies into charcoal. Only one student baked them perfectly! _____ of the students burned their desserts today.

The correct answer is Most.

Because 19 out of 20 is the vast majority (but not 100%), we use most. We cannot use "all" because one student didn't burn their cookies!

Question 11

Complete the alien's postcard to its home planet by choosing the correct word to describe human habits.

I noticed that most humans sleep at night, though a few stay awake to stare at glowing screens.

I still have no idea why they drink hot bean water every single morning.

My research shows that absolutely all Earthlings need oxygen to survive, without a single exception!

I noticed that most humans sleep at night...

Since "a few stay awake," we know it isn't 100% of humans. "Most" correctly describes the large majority.

I still have no idea why they drink hot bean water...

"To have no idea" is a common phrase meaning to not understand something at all.

...absolutely all Earthlings need oxygen to survive, without a single exception!

"Without a single exception" means 100% of the group, so "all" is the correct choice.

Question 12

Complete the dramatic detective's report about the bank robbery by selecting the correct word.

We opened the giant steel vault expecting to find millions of dollars, but it was completely empty! There was _____ money left inside.

The correct answer is no.

When a quantity is zero (the vault is completely empty), we use the determiner no before the noun ("no money").

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