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Anonymous Posted 4 years ago
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Quite a few vs some

Hi, teachers. Would this dialog work? Would "quite a few" usually be taken to mean more than "some"?

He has dated quite a few women.

I've heard there were some, but quite a few you say?

  

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F Would this dialog work? Yes Would "quite a few" usually be taken to mean more than "some"? Yes, but note that it's a rather informal expression.

  • F Would this dialog work?
  • Yes Would "quite a few" usually be taken to mean more than "some"?
  • Yes, but note that it's a rather informal expression.
  • He has dated quite a few women.
  • I've heard there were some, but quite a few you say?
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Would this dialog work? Yes

Would "quite a few" usually be taken to mean more than "some"? Yes, but note that it's a rather informal expression.

He has dated quite a few women.

I've heard there were some, but quite a few you say?

I think I'd put a comma before you say.

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