Much vs Many in English
Much and many are quantifiers to measure an amount of something.
In this lesson, you’ll learn the difference and practise using them.
Much or many?
- Much and many are quantifiers to talk about the amount of something.
- Much is used for uncountable nouns (nouns you can’t count).
- Many is used for countable nouns (nouns you can count).
- Much is used for questions and negative sentences.
- A lot is used instead of much in positive sentences.
- Many is used for positive, negative sentences and questions.
Examples
There are many suitcases in an airport.
I don't have much time.
Do you have many books on your bookshelf?
Remember: much (uncountable), many (countable)
Practise
Fill the gaps with much or many.
Common mistakes learners make
- Mixing up much or many with countable or uncountable nouns.
- Using much in positive sentences.
Common mistakes learners make
- Mixing up much or many with countable or uncountable nouns.
- Using much in positive sentences.