LESSON XXX.

ADJECTIVES OF QUANTITY.

Point out the adjectives in the following sentences, that express the quantity or number of the objects named by the nouns with which they are used:—

1.This man has little strength left.
2.I wish you much success in your studies.
3.There are three boys in the yard.

Adjectives that express the quantity or number of the objects named by the nouns with which they are used, are called quantifying adjectives; as, He won the second prize.

EXERCISE.

Select the quantifying adjectives in the following sentences, and state the noun each modifies:—

1.William has twenty marbles.
2.Much study is a weariness of the flesh.
3.My brother has the third place in his class.
4.This poor man has little coal for the winter.