Use of Same Adjectives

Here is list of examples for the correct use of same adjectives:

Some and any: "some" is used in affirmative sentences to express quantity, number or degree; and "any" in negative or interrogative sentences only.

Examples:

1. I shall give him some milk.
2. Some boys are very clever.
3. Have you got any milk?
4. He hasn't told me anything.

Each & every: "each" is used in speaking of two or more things, when the number in the group is limited and definite. "every" is used in speaking of more than two, when the number is indefinite and means each without exception.

Examples:

1. She was away the days and it rained each day.
2. Every one of these lamps is out of order.

Little, A little & The little: "little" means not much or hardly any; "a little" means some, though not much; and "the little" means not much, but all that is.

Examples:

1. There is little hope of her success.
2. There is a little hope of her success.
3. The little hope of her success has now gone.

Few, a few & the few: "few" means not many or hardly any; "a few" is used in a positive sense for some and is opposed to none; "the few" means not many but all there are.

Examples:

1. Few men are free from faults.
2. A few men are free from fault.
3. The few friends I have are all very poor.

Older & elder: "elder" is used for the members of the same family; but this is not the case with "older".

Examples:

1. The president is older than the vice-president.
2. Majeed is my elder brother.

Later, latter, last & latest: "latest" as well as "later" refers to time and "latter" denotes position; but "last" is used to show both.

Examples:

1. He came later than Asad.
2. The latter half of this book is very interesting.
3. The last poem is rather difficult.
4. This coat is cut according to the latest design.

Farther & further: "farther" means more distant; "further" means something in addition.

Examples:

1. Murree is farther from Lahore than Gujrat.
2. Complete your work without any further delay.

Nearest & next: "nearest" denotes distance; "next" denotes position.

Examples:

1. Give me a lift in your car to the nearest book stall.
2. He is my next door neighbor.

Many, many a & much: "many" shows number "much" shows quantity; "many a" also shows a number but it takes a singular noun and a singular verb after it.

Examples:

1. Many boys are playing football.
2. Many a boy has gone to the canal.
3. She eats too much.