Erroneous English Lesson #12

By: H. E. Colby, author of Top 150 Business English Ace Vocabulary Words

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Erroneous English Lesson #12

Much vs. Many

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Which is correct?

Luis didn’t have much hours to study before the GMAT. Or

Luis didn’t have many hours to study before the GMAT.

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Use much to describe uncountable nouns.

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Ex: Rashonda does not have much money after the accident.

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Ex: Rashonda does not have much money after the accident.

Money is an uncountable noun.

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Use many to describe countable nouns.

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Ex: Rashonda does not have many dollars left after her vacation to Mexico.

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Ex: Rashonda does not have many dollars after her vacation to Mexico.

Dollars are countable.

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Try the QUIZ!

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Directions: Use Much or Many as appropriate to complete the sentences.

1. How ____ time do you have to study for the exam?

2. Lola had so ____ problems with her computer she finally returned it to the store.

3. Those singers have so ____ talent. I know they will be superstars.

4. How _____ times do I have to tell you “No!”

5. There were so _____ protestors outside the mayor’s office the police could not control the scene.

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Directions: Use Much or Many as appropriate to complete the sentences.

1. How much time do you have to study for the exam?

2. Lola had so many problems with her computer she finally returned it to the store.

3. Those singers have so much talent. I know they will be superstars.

4. How many times do I have to tell you “No!”

5. There were so many protestors outside the mayor’s office the police could not control the scene.

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