Question

Determiners/Quantifiers 6 Fill in: both (x2), all, each, every, either, neither, plenty. 1 I can’t believe you ate these biscuits. There were over 20 in the box! 2 of my older sisters enjoy sports; Tina likes hockey and Pat loves basketball. 3 The menu offers of vegetarian dishes to choose from. 4 Judy or Kate is going to do the shopping tomorrow. 5 Friends help other in times of need. 6 We invited our neighbours to our barbecue but Chris nor the Smiths have accepted. 7 Sarah and Andrea can make delicious desserts. 8 He goes jogging other day.

Answer 1

1 I can’t believe you ate both of these biscuits. There were over 20 in the box!
2 Both of my older sisters enjoy sports; Tina likes hockey and Pat loves basketball.
3 The menu offers plenty of vegetarian dishes to choose from.
4 Either Judy or Kate is going to do the shopping tomorrow.
5 Every friend helps others in times of need.
6 Neither Chris nor the Smiths have accepted our invitation to our barbecue.
7 Each of Sarah and Andrea can make delicious desserts.
8 He goes jogging every other day.

Answer 2

1. I can't believe you ate both of these biscuits. There were over 20 in the box! Explanation: "Both" is used to indicate that the person ate both biscuits, emphasizing the quantity.

2. Two of my older sisters enjoy sports; Tina likes hockey and Pat loves basketball. Explanation: "Two" is used to specify the number of sisters who enjoy sports, indicating that Tina and Pat are the two sisters.

3. The menu offers plenty of vegetarian dishes to choose from. Explanation: "Plenty" is used to indicate a large amount or quantity of vegetarian dishes available on the menu.

4. Either Judy or Kate is going to do the shopping tomorrow. Explanation: "Either" is used to indicate that one of the two options (Judy or Kate) will do the shopping, but not both.

5. Friends help each other in times of need. Explanation: "Each other" is used to emphasize the reciprocal nature of help between friends, indicating that they help one another.

6. We invited our neighbors to our barbecue, but neither Chris nor the Smiths have accepted. Explanation: "Neither" is used to indicate that both Chris and the Smiths have not accepted the invitation, emphasizing the negative response.

7. Sarah and Andrea can make both delicious desserts. Explanation: "Both" is used to emphasize that Sarah and Andrea are capable of making more than one delicious dessert.

8. He goes jogging every other day. Explanation: "Every other" is used to indicate that he goes jogging on alternate days, not every day.