Business English B2 · Lesson 10A

Grammar Bank

The rules behind this lesson — form, use, model sentences and the mistakes to avoid.

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Grammar focus of this lesson

quantifiers with precision

1 structure

Quantifiers: all, every, both, most
Fine-tuning how much of a group you mean.
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Rules & form
- ›all + plural/uncountable · every + singular countable.
- ›both (two) · either (one of two) · neither (none of two).
- ›most + plural noun (general) · most of the + specific group.
- ›each stresses individuals; none of takes singular or plural verb.
Examples
- “All feedback is welcome; every comment gets a reply.”
- “Both options work, but neither is cheap.”
- “Most of our clients renew.”
Watch out · every people ✗ → all people / everyone ✓.
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