If you are not sure what a quantifier is, it’s one of those ‘small words’ that usually come with nouns to give us information related to number (some, any, all, both, etc). No can be used instead of using a form of the verb ‘be’. We can say there aren’t any biscuits or there are no biscuits.
Here you have a short lesson on how to use this structure with some examples and a short activity to help you understand this grammar bite.
SPOT THE DIFFERENCES
Ok, now a little time devoted to using this structure in speech. This is the story.
Anne has just retired and is willing to enjoy her newly gained free time to the fullest. She has just paid a visit to the village where she had spent her holidays as a child. However, Anne was shocked to see how much her dream holiday childhood destination had changed after sixty years. She’s showing her friend these two pictures telling her about the changes. Imagining that you are Anne, look at the pictures and talk about the changes using structures with ‘no’. Example: There were no cars on the streets.
By the way, you can drag the arrow from side to side to see the whole pictures.
Last post & getting ready for after the break (if not fired). Learn how to use ‘no’ as a quantifier with this short lesson, quiz and spot the differences activity.
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