This page presents standard English vocabulary along with example sentences to help you talk about sizes, amounts, and quantities in everyday situations. Each section includes three categories: adjectives (words that describe), nouns (words that name), and verbs (words that show actions). This will help you use the right words and grammar, such as “a large amount,” “several,” or “too many.”
Sizes
Sizes are used to describe how big or small something is. English uses size adjectives along with nouns or quantities to be more specific, such as “a small box,” “medium size,” or “large enough.” Here are the most common categories:
- Adjectives: Shape the size description (small, medium, large).
- Nouns: Refer to size categories or measurements (size, length, volume).
- Usage: Show how sizes fit into sentences using count or noncount nouns.
Sizes Example Table
| English Category | Example: Small | Example: Medium | Example: Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjectives | small | medium | large |
| Nouns | size, smallness | size, medium | size, largeness |
| Usage | a small box | a medium size shirt | a large amount of water |
Size Vocabulary Table
| English Adjective | Example Sentence |
|---|---|
| small | She has a small dog. |
| medium | I’d like a medium coffee. |
| large | They ordered a large pizza. |
| tiny | The kitten is tiny. |
| huge | That building is huge. |
| big | He has a big car. |
| little | I want a little sugar. |
| massive | The statue is massive. |
| giant | We saw a giant balloon. |
| minuscule | The font is minuscule. |
Quantities
Quantities describe "how much" or "how many" of something there is. English has different words for countable things (apples, books) and uncountable things (water, rice). These include articles (a, an), number words (two, three), and quantifiers (some, many).
- Countable: Use with plural nouns—many, few, several, two, three.
- Uncountable: Use with singular noncount nouns—much, little, some, a bit.
- Mixed: Words like “all,” “enough,” and “no” can be used with both.
Quantities Example Table
| Quantity Type | Example with Countable Noun | Example with Uncountable Noun |
|---|---|---|
| few / a few | a few apples | — |
| many | many books | — |
| several | several chairs | — |
| two, three | two dogs | — |
| some | some cookies | some milk |
| a lot of | a lot of friends | a lot of water |
| much | — | much sugar |
| little | — | little time |
| enough | enough pencils | enough rice |
| no | no students | no coffee |
Quantity Vocabulary Table
| English Quantifier | Example Sentence |
|---|---|
| a few | I have a few friends. |
| few | Few people came early. |
| several | Several students raised their hands. |
| two | Two cats are sleeping. |
| some | Can I have some juice? |
| a lot of | There’s a lot of traffic. |
| many | How many books do you have? |
| much | There isn’t much milk left. |
| little | I have little patience today. |
| enough | She has enough clothes. |
Choose the correct quantity number: ___ cats are sleeping.
Two
“Two” is a specific number for countable nouns like cats.
Amounts
Amounts tell us how much of something there is, especially for uncountable nouns (like water, sugar, money). English often uses quantifiers (some, any), containers (a cup, a bottle), or measurement words (grams, liters).
- Basic amounts: some, any, a lot of, enough, no.
- Containers and units: a cup of, a slice of, a bottle of, a piece of.
- Measurement words: gram, kilogram, liter, cup, teaspoon, etc.
Amounts Example Table
| Amount Type | Example with Uncountable Noun | Example with Container/Unit Phrase |
|---|---|---|
| some | some water | — |
| any | any sugar | — |
| a lot of | a lot of rice | — |
| enough | enough flour | — |
| no | no salt | — |
| a cup of | — | a cup of tea |
| a bottle of | — | a bottle of juice |
| a slice of | — | a slice of bread |
| a piece of | — | a piece of cake |
| a teaspoon of | — | a teaspoon of sugar |
Amount Vocabulary Table
| English Quantity Word | Example Sentence |
|---|---|
| some | I need some water. |
| any | Is there any milk? |
| a lot of | She used a lot of butter. |
| enough | We have enough rice. |
| no | There is no sugar left. |
| a cup of | I’d like a cup of coffee. |
| a bottle of | He drank a bottle of soda. |
| a slice of | She ate a slice of pizza. |
| a piece of | Can I have a piece of cake? |
| a teaspoon of | Add a teaspoon of salt. |
Choose the correct container phrase: I'd like ___ tea.
a cup of
“A cup of” is a common container phrase for tea.
Using Sizes, Amounts, and Quantities
Putting it all together:
- Use size adjectives directly before nouns: “a small box,” “large shoes.”
- Use quantifiers with the correct noun type: “many apples,” “much water.”
- Use container/unit phrases for uncountable amounts: “a glass of juice,” “two cups of rice.”
- Combine sizes and amounts if needed: “a large amount,” “a small piece.”
Example Sentences:
- She bought a small box with a few cookies inside.
- Can I have a large cup of coffee and some sugar?
- There are several chairs, but not enough for everyone.
- He took a tiny piece of cake.
- We need a lot of water for the trip.
Use this vocabulary to describe objects, shopping, cooking, and more in clear, natural English.
Flashcards (1 of 33)
- Example: Small: small
- Example: Medium: medium
- Example: Large: large
- English Category: Adjectives
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
