Indefinite Adjectives Quiz

Level: Elementary / Pre-Intermediate 

This indefinite adjectives quiz builds up your skills to understand this type of adjective.

Indefinite means that they are describing nouns in a non-specific way. Common words are any, few, each, much, many, most, several, all and some. 

Indefinite adjectives are also classed as 'quantifiers', which are a type of determiner.

Indefinite Adjectives Quiz

Multiple Choice

Instructions

Decide which is the best word to fit in the gap.

1. __________ students in the class passed the test with flying colours.
Every
All
Each
Correct!
Wrong!

It can't be 'every' or 'each' as they are used with singular nouns - 'students' is plural.

2. I need to buy __________ groceries before we run out of food.
some
few
another
Correct!
Wrong!

We can say 'a few', which has the same meaning as 'some' but 'few' emphasises a small number of something. 'Another' is used with singular nouns.

3. Could you lend me __________ pen? I seem to have misplaced the one you gave me earlier.
another
some
any
Correct!
Wrong!

The second part of the sentence tells you the person has already borrowed one pen so is asking for 'another'. Besides, for 'some' and 'any' to fit, it would have to be 'penS'.

4. There are __________ tickets left for the concert, so you should buy them soon.
much
many
few
Correct!
Wrong!

'Few' (not 'a few') means 'not many', so this fits. 'Many' does not make sense, as there can't be many as they need to be bought quickly. 'Much' is used with uncountable nouns.

5. __________ of my sisters enjoy playing tennis. Anne is very good but Susan is just average.
all
both
every
Correct!
Wrong!

'Both' fits best as there are two sisters. 'Every' is used with a singular noun.

6. She received __________ awards for her outstanding performance in the play so she was pleased.
neither
enough
several
Correct!
Wrong!

'Several' means a small number e.g. two or three, so this makes sense here. 'Neither' does not make sense as it was an 'outstanding' performance and she was happy. It's unlikely someone would view the awards they got as 'enough'.

7. We need to finish the project by tomorrow, so please make sure you have __________ time.
enough
few
less
Correct!
Wrong!

'Enough' is correct as it means 'sufficient'. 'Few' is with countable nouns and 'less' does not make logical sense.

8. I'll take __________ home. I have a large car.
all
everyone
nobody
Correct!
Wrong!

'Nobody' does not make sense. 'All' would need to say 'All the people home'.

9. We should invite __________ friends to celebrate your birthday.
many
much
Correct!
Wrong!

'Many' is used with countable nouns and 'much' with uncountable.

10. __________ student must complete the assignment by the end of the week.
Each
Some
Several
Correct!
Wrong!

Only 'Each' is used with singular nouns.



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