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Grammar
A2

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

1. There are many suitcases in an airport.

2. I don’t have much time.

3. 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.

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