An amount-number-several. English grammar with exercises. Free eBook and Free printable PDF. Esl printable Worksheets
An amount-number-several
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                                    Â
 Several
Example:
At the school meeting I met ____________ friends of mine.
At the school meeting I met several friends of mine.
- She asked me for _________________ of money I couldn’t lend.
- On Monday I will have to work hard to finish the ___________________ of work I still have to do.
- She can eat an incredible ______________________ of food.
- I won a huge __________________of money at the horse racing.
- _______________________ houses were damaged by floods this week.
- A large _______________ of people bought the new PC program.
- He realised that a huge ___________________ of people were interested in buying his new invention.
- ___________________ students didn’t pass the exam.
- At the party they met ____________________ people they already knew.
- My vet told me that _____________________ stray cats and dogs had been adopted.
- I told you ______________________ times not to do that!
- I have worn this outfit for ___________________ seasons.