Number, Amount or Quantity

Number, Amount or Quantity


Number: An arithmetical value that is denoted by a symbol and has a definite meaning. IT is used to count something and making calculations.

a. The company is seeking to increase the number of women on its staff this quarter.
b. The number of students in the leadership program are increasing with time.

Amount: The quantity of something, generally the total quantity.

a. Cricket in India gives an enormous amount of pleasure to many people.
b. RCA have spent a colossal amount rebuilding the stadium.

Quantity: The amount or number of a something not usually estimated by spatial measurement

a. The quantity and quality of the fruits can be controlled
b. If taken in large quantities, the drug can result in severe long lasting problems to the human body.

Read the following sentences and fill in the blanks with the right word.

1. After a certain _____________ (number / amount / quantity) of homework the positive effect on achievement disappears, and might even turn negative.

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ANSWER: amount



2. SME’s must consider getting a toll-free ___________ (number / amount / quantity) for your small business.

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ANSWER: number



3. The __________________ (number / amount / quantity) of books was not enough for all the students.

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ANSWER: quantity



4. The ___________ (number / amount / quantity) of candidates attending the conference exceed their expectations.

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ANSWER: number



5. It is both the ______________ (number / amount / quantity) and quality what matters.

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ANSWER: quantity


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