2. A LOT OF - MUCH - MANYA LOT OF - MUCH - MANY
Is there much beer in the glass?
Yes, there’s a lot of beer in the glass. It’s full..
3. A LOT OF - MUCH - MANYA LOT OF - MUCH - MANY
Does she have many friends?
Yes, she has a lot of friends.
4. A LOT OF - MUCH - MANYA LOT OF - MUCH - MANY
Are there many people in the
swimming pool?
No, there aren’t many.
There are only two.
5. The Rules:The Rules:
• We use a lot of/lots of with plural countable nouns
(books, cars, etc.) and uncountable nouns (e.g. sugar,
milk, etc.) in positive statements.
She’s got lots of/a lot of work to do.
There’s a lot of milk in the fridge.
Note: We omit of when a lot is not followed by a noun.
Are there many people in the room?
Yes, there are a lot.
6. • We normally use much with uncountable nouns in
questions and negations.
How much cash are you carrying right now?
There isn’t much tea left. We should buy more.
The Rules:The Rules:
7. • We normally use many with plural countable nouns
in questions and negations.
Are there many cadidates who will interview?
There aren’t many candidates.
The Rules:The Rules:
8. A LOT OF - MUCH - MANYA LOT OF - MUCH - MANY
• In questions we use how much to ask about the
amount of something and how many to ask about the
number of things.
How much + uncountable noun
How many + countable noun
How much time do you need? I need a couple hours.
(we want to know the amount of time)
How many men are there in your office? There are 20.
(we want to know the number)
9. A: How ______A: How ______ cubicalscubicals are in yourare in your
office?office?
B: ____________.B: ____________.
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