🇨🇴 ICFES SaberSemana 23 · 10 preguntas

Quantifiers Expansion

Bundle W23 de Inglés para Grado 7 en Colombia (DBA MEN Colombia): 10 preguntas con explicación pedagógica.

Alineación: DBA MEN Colombia

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Pregunta 1

Bloom: Remember

Identifying the quantifier for countable nouns in questions.

Which word is used to ask about the quantity of countable items (like apples)?

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Respuesta correcta: D) How many

  • A) How muchIncorrect. This is for uncountable nouns.
  • B) How littleIncorrect. Not a standard way to ask for quantity.
  • C) How someIncorrect. Not a grammatically correct structure.
  • D) How manyCorrect! "How many" is used for countable nouns.

💡 Explicación

The student identifies the basic distinction between "much" and "many" for questions.

Pregunta 2

Bloom: Remember

Using "any" in negative sentences.

What word is used to express "zero quantity" in a negative sentence?
"I don't have ________ money."

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Respuesta correcta: A) any

  • A) anyCorrect! "Any" is used in negative sentences and questions.
  • B) someIncorrect. "Some" is for affirmative sentences.
  • C) manyIncorrect. While possible, "any" is the standard for zero quantity.
  • D) fewIncorrect. "Few" implies a small number, not zero.

💡 Explicación

The student remembers the rule for using "any" in negative constructions.

Pregunta 3

Bloom: Understand

Describing a small but positive amount.

"I have ________ friends in this school. I am happy."

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Respuesta correcta: B) a few

  • A) a littleIncorrect. "A little" is for uncountable nouns.
  • B) a fewCorrect! "A few" is used for a small number of countable items.
  • C) muchIncorrect. "Much" is for uncountable and usually negative/interrogative.
  • D) anyIncorrect. This is not for affirmative sentences.

💡 Explicación

The student understands the difference between "a few" and "a little" based on noun countability.

Pregunta 4

Bloom: Understand

Asking for an amount of a liquid.

"How ________ juice is there in the fridge?"

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Respuesta correcta: B) much

  • A) manyIncorrect. "Many" is for countable nouns.
  • B) muchCorrect! "Much" is used for uncountable nouns like juice.
  • C) someIncorrect. Not used with "How" for questions.
  • D) anyIncorrect. "Any" asks about a countable quantity in yes/no or negative contexts, not an amount with "How".

💡 Explicación

The student understands the correct use of "much" with uncountable nouns in questions.

Pregunta 5

Bloom: Apply

Describing a problem in a recipe.

"We can't make the soup because there is ________ salt." (Zero or almost zero)

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Respuesta correcta: A) very little

  • A) very littleCorrect! "Very little" describes a small, often insufficient amount of an uncountable noun.
  • B) manyIncorrect. Salt is uncountable.
  • C) a fewIncorrect. "A few" is reserved for countable nouns, and you cannot count grains of salt.
  • D) someIncorrect. "Some" implies we have some, so we probably could make it.

💡 Explicación

The student applies knowledge of quantifiers to a situation where an amount is insufficient.

Pregunta 6

Bloom: Apply

A description of a market day.

"The market is very crowded. There are many people buying vegetables. However, there are few oranges left because they are very popular today."

According to the text, what is true about the oranges?

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Respuesta correcta: B) There is a small number of oranges available.

  • A) There are a lot of oranges.Incorrect. The text says there are "few".
  • B) There is a small number of oranges available.Correct! "Few" means a small number (countable).
  • C) There aren't any oranges.Incorrect. "Few" means there are still some.
  • D) There is much orange.Incorrect. Grammatically and factually wrong.

💡 Explicación

The student applies reading strategies to understand the specific meaning of "few" in a narrative.

Pregunta 7

Bloom: Apply

A conversation about a party.

Mateo: "Are there ________ guests at the party?"
Valentina: "Yes, there are ________ of people!"

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Respuesta correcta: B) many / lots

  • A) much / manyIncorrect. Much is for uncountable.
  • B) many / lotsCorrect! "Many" for the countable question and "lots of" for a large amount.
  • C) any / littleIncorrect. "Little" is for uncountable.
  • D) some / anyIncorrect. "Some" is not typically used for a simple "Are there...?" question.

💡 Explicación

The student applies the correct combination of quantifiers for countable plural subjects in dialogue.

Pregunta 8

Bloom: Analyze

Identifying correct usage of "much" and "many".

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

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Respuesta correcta: B) I don't have much time to study today.

  • A) There is many sugar in my coffee.Incorrect. Sugar is uncountable, needs "much".
  • B) I don't have much time to study today.Correct! Time is uncountable and "much" is used in negatives.
  • C) There are much students in the class.Incorrect. Students are countable, needs "many".
  • D) Do you have some any questions?Incorrect. Redundant use of quantifiers.

💡 Explicación

The student analyzes sentence structures to ensure agreement between the quantifier and the noun type.

Pregunta 9

Bloom: Analyze

Comparing two recipes based on quantifiers.

"Recipe A uses a lot of butter and many eggs. Recipe B uses a little butter and few eggs."

Which recipe is likely healthier or lower in calories?

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Respuesta correcta: A) Recipe B

  • A) Recipe BCorrect! "A little" and "few" indicate smaller quantities of fats and cholesterol sources.
  • B) Recipe AIncorrect. It has "a lot" and "many".
  • C) They are the same.Incorrect. The quantifiers show a significant difference.
  • D) We cannot tell.Incorrect. The quantifiers provide enough information to compare.

💡 Explicación

The student analyzes and compares information provided by quantifiers to make a logical deduction.

Pregunta 10

Bloom: Evaluate

Evaluating a report on school resources.

"Our school library has many books, but very little modern equipment. There are few computers for the students, and some books are very old."

What is the most urgent need for the library based on the quantifiers?

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Respuesta correcta: C) More computers and modern technology.

  • A) More books.Incorrect. It already has "many".
  • B) Fewer students.Incorrect. Not mentioned as a problem.
  • C) More computers and modern technology.Correct! "Very little equipment" and "few computers" highlight the deficiency.
  • D) More old books.Incorrect. "Some" are already old; more are not needed.

💡 Explicación

The student evaluates the quantitative information in a text to identify the main problem or priority.

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