Quantifiers – English Grammar Test for B2
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Reading Passage
When Emma moved to London for her new job, she quickly noticed that she had little time for herself. The city was fast, noisy, and full of people rushing everywhere. At first, she had few friends and felt quite lonely. However, things started to change after she joined a local photography club. She met a few people who shared her interests, and soon she had some close friends to spend weekends with.
Although her job took a lot of energy, Emma learned to manage her schedule better. She realized that having a little time for relaxation made her more productive. Every weekend, she visited one of the many parks in the city. There were always plenty of people walking dogs, children playing, and musicians performing. She often took hundreds of pictures but shared only a few of them online.
Money was another challenge. In London, there were so many things to buy but so few she could actually afford. She learned to spend less and save more. With time, Emma discovered that happiness doesn’t depend on having much money or many possessions. What really mattered were a few good friends, some free time, and a little peace of mind.
Now, after two years, Emma feels that London is home. She still has some challenges, but also a lot of reasons to smile.
1 When Emma first moved to London, how much free time did she have?
(a) A lot
(b) Little
(c) Plenty
2 How did Emma feel when she arrived?
(a) Excited
(b) Lonely
(c) Angry
3 Why did Emma feel lonely at first?
(a) She had few friends
(b) She didn’t like London
(c) She didn’t enjoy her job
4 What helped Emma make new friends?
(a) A local photography club
(b) Her colleagues at work
(c) Her neighbors
5 How many friends did she make at the club?
(a) None
(b) A few
(c) Many
6 What did Emma do on weekends with her new friends?
(a) Traveled abroad
(b) Went shopping
(c) Spent time together outdoors
7 Her job required __________ energy.
(a) a lot of
(b) little
(c) no
8 What did Emma realize about relaxation?
(a) It was a waste of time
(b) It improved her productivity
(c) It made her tired
9 Where did Emma go every weekend?
(a) To the cinema
(b) To one of the city’s parks
(c) To a café
10 What was common in the parks?
(a) Musicians, dogs, and children
(b) Offices and tall buildings
(c) Few people and silence
11 How many photos did she take?
(a) None
(b) A few
(c) Hundreds
12 How many photos did she share online?
(a) All of them
(b) A few
(c) Most of them
13 What was her main financial problem?
(a) She couldn’t find a job
(b) London was expensive
(c) She didn’t like shopping
14 What did she learn to do with her money?
(a) Spend more and save less
(b) Spend less and save more
(c) Avoid spending completely
15 What did Emma discover about happiness?
(a) It depends on money
(b) It depends on good friends and peace of mind
(c) It depends on success at work
16 What did Emma say about possessions?
(a) They made her happy
(b) They weren’t that important
(c) She had too many
17 What did “few friends” mean in the text?
(a) None
(b) Almost none
(c) Several
18 What did “a few friends” mean in the text?
(a) Some friends
(b) No friends
(c) Too many friends
19 What did she have plenty of in the parks?
(a) Time
(b) People around
(c) Money
20 Which quantifier shows something positive but limited?
(a) few
(b) a few
(c) none
21 Which quantifier is used with uncountable nouns for small amount?
(a) a little
(b) a few
(c) many
22 What shows that Emma’s life improved later?
(a) She had some challenges
(b) She had many reasons to smile
(c) She left London
23 What did “so many things to buy but so few she could afford” show?
(a) London had variety but was costly
(b) She bought everything
(c) She didn’t like shopping
24 What did Emma save more of?
(a) Money
(b) Time
(c) Energy
25 What made Emma feel more productive?
(a) Sleeping less
(b) Relaxing a little
(c) Working longer hours
26 Why did she take many photos?
(a) It was her hobby
(b) Her job required it
(c) She was paid for them
27 What did “a little peace of mind” refer to?
(a) Time for rest and calm
(b) Quiet places in the city
(c) A new apartment
28 What does “some challenges” mean in the last paragraph?
(a) A few problems
(b) A lot of difficulties
(c) No issues
29 How long has Emma lived in London?
(a) One year
(b) Two years
(c) Several months
30 How does Emma feel about London now?
(a) It feels like home
(b) She wants to leave
(c) She regrets moving there
Answer
1 (b) – She had little time = almost none.
2 (b) – The text says she felt lonely.
3 (a) – She had few friends.
4 (a) – She joined a photography club.
5 (b) – She made a few friends.
6 (c) – They spent weekends together in parks.
7 (a) – Her job took a lot of energy.
8 (b) – Relaxation made her more productive.
9 (b) – She visited one of the many parks.
10 (a) – Description includes musicians, dogs, children.
11 (c) – She took hundreds of pictures.
12 (b) – She shared only a few online.
13 (b) – London was expensive.
14 (b) – She learned to spend less, save more.
15 (b) – Happiness came from friends and peace of mind.
16 (b) – Possessions were not that important.
17 (b) – Few friends = almost none (negative).
18 (a) – A few friends = some (positive).
19 (b) – There were plenty of people.
20 (b) – A few means “some” (positive).
21 (a) – A little used with uncountable nouns.
22 (b) – She had many reasons to smile.
23 (a) – London had variety but was costly.
24 (a) – She saved more money.
25 (b) – Relaxing a little increased productivity.
26 (a) – It was her hobby.
27 (a) – Peace of mind = calm and rest.
28 (a) – Some challenges = a few minor problems.
29 (b) – Two years.
30 (a) – It feels like home.