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Many/Much
Indefinite pronouns
Indefinite Pronoun - Definition
Indefinite pronouns refer to one or more unspecific object, beings, or places.
They are called indefinite simply because they do not indicate the exact object,
being or place to which they refer.
- Examples:
-Quantifier
-Many rooms;
-We can use the expression in as many to mean in the same number of:
-He doesnt seem to be very lucky in love. Hes had three girlfriends in as many months. (Hes had
three girlfriends in three months.)
Reference: http://dictionary.cambridge.org/grammar/british-grammar/quantifiers/many
How and When can we use Many?
-We dont normally use many alone before a noun in an affirmative statement:
- Many politicians have suffered at the hands of the popular press. (formal) ?????
-Many of his friends and colleagues were shocked upon hearing of his sudden death. (formal)
How and when can we use much?
Much is as pronoun, also usually used in questions or negative clauses with
uncountable nouns.
For example:
There are many uncountable nouns, such as: homework, advice, news,
accomodation, knowledge, sleep, etc.
How and when can we use much?
Much is also frequently used with words that indicates substances:
Sugar, coffee, milk, water, flour, juice, bread, rice, pasta, etc.
For example:
Informal written:
Formal written:
THEY TAKE
ARTICLES
(A or AN)
SOME/ ANY/
A FEW/ MANY
Uncountable nouns