An amount-number-several

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An amount-number-several

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An amount-number-several

We use amount of with uncountable nouns. Number of is used with countable nouns:

We use a huge amount of paper in the office every day.

The amount of time it took to finish the job was very frustrating.

A great number of students volunteer each year for environmental projects.

The connotation of several is that it represents more than a few, three or more. In common use, several is often more than a couple and a few, though it is sometimes the same as both and occasionally more than a few.

I have several friends.

Exercises

An amount-number-several

EXERCISE.

Complete the sentences putting in the correct form.

An amount of

A number of                                     

 Several

Example:

At the school meeting I met ____________ friends of mine.

At the school meeting I met several friends of mine.

1. She asked me for _________________ of money I couldn’t lend.
2. On Monday I will have to work hard to finish the ___________________ of work I still have to do.
3. She can eat an incredible ______________________ of food.
4. I won a huge __________________of money at the horse racing.
5. _______________________ houses were damaged by floods this week.
6. A large _______________ of people bought the new PC program.
7. He realised that a huge ___________________ of people were interested in buying his new invention.
8. ___________________ students didn’t pass the exam.
9. At the party they met ____________________ people they already knew.
10. My vet told me that _____________________ stray cats and dogs had been adopted.
11. I told you ______________________ times not to do that!
12. I have worn this outfit for ___________________ seasons.

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