LESSON 2

Exercise 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.
3. The trend spread to the west coast state of California, where there has traditionally been
less formality than the rest of the country.
4. It was during that time that a number of companies began promoting casual khaki pants.
5. Lots of ads showed both men and women wearing them with dress shirts.
6. Some wish the pendulum would swing back towards a more formal look, but plenty of
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.

Exercise 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.

Exercise C. Write a sentence using each of the quantifiers.

1. (a majority of)
2. (few)
3. (a great deal of)
4. (more and more)
5. (not as much)
6. (a great amount of)
7. (plenty of)

8. (both)