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Amount / Number - Exercise 1

Choose the correct word in each sentence below.  When you have finished, click on the "Check My Work" button to view the answers.

 1.  That assignment took an enormous (amount number ) of time to complete.

2.  That assignment took an enormous (amount number) of hours to complete.

3.  A small (amount number) of people gathered on the sidewalk.

4.  We have a large (amount number) of work to complete.

5.  The (amount number) of rainfall this year has been pitiful.

6.  We expect a huge (amount number) of friends to attend the party in Joe's honor.

7.  The bait attracted only a small (amount number) of crabs.

8.  We are trying to bring in a generous (amount number) of money for the charity.

9.  Jones always donates a large (amount number) of dollars to the fund.

10. The records show that Smith's firm handles a healthy (amount number) of clients each month.

For further information on these resources, contact

Margaret L. Benner
Director, Writing Support Program
English Department
Towson University
benner@towson.edu 

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