Vocabulary
direction or type of thought
orientation
Students have to take care of many responsibilities in a limited _______________ of time.
amount
We don't often use 'much' in affirmative sentences, especially in conversations.
True
You're probably well aware of the fact that I am experiencing ______ academic difficulties this semester.
some
Most of people can study easily in quiet places.
Most people (no of)
exact
precise
It is not how ___ or how ____ time you have; it is how you manage your time that's important.
much, little.
The rule of thumb is to use 'any' in offers, and 'some' in negative sentences.
False.
I admit that I have made ________________mistakes (not many).
several/ a few
I can't believe the number of homework we have to do in this class.
the amount of homework
decide to use
allocate
If you feel overloaded this term, take _____________ classes next term.
fewer
The quantifiers 'a great deal of' and 'a great many' are more often met in colloquial speech rather than in formal conversations.
False
I have failed _____________________ of tests and quizzes and did not do too well on the ones that I did pass.
a number
I have a big test tomorrow, but I don't have some time to study today.
any time
improve
refine
The author says some people work well when there is _______________ going on around them.
activity
"A little" and "a bit" are similar in meaning.
True
In addition, I missed ______________________of your assignments and failed the midterm exam (some but not all).
a few
We have any money left after our night on the town.
no money
in the end
ultimately
The author says that a student should _______________ in class as ________________ as ___________________.
participate, much, possible.
We can use 'as many' + countable nouns as a quantifier.
Give an example if it is possible.
True.
as many issues, as many problems, as many students, etc.
I do spend _________________of time studying and doing homework (formal).
a great deal
We have plenty glasses and plates, so don't bring any.
plenty of