Choose a quantity word to match the noun you are talking about.
The idea
Use many with plural countable nouns: How many tickets? Use much with uncountable nouns: How much water? Both are common in questions and negatives. A lot of works with both kinds of noun and is common in positive statements: a lot of questions, a lot of tea.
Examples
- How many tickets do we need?
- How much water is in the bottle?
- There are many trees in this park.
- We do not have much time.
- I have a lot of questions.
- She drinks a lot of tea.
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Do not use many with uncountable water. Nouns can change meaning and countability in different contexts, so learn them with examples.
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How ___ tickets do you need? (many / much)
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many
Tickets are countable plural, so use many.
How ___ water is there? (much / many)
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much
Water is uncountable here, so use much.
I have a lot ___ questions. (of / for)
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of
Use of after a lot before a noun.
Practice round
Answer questions and rebuild English sentences to practise. Your score is shown.
How ___ tickets do you need? (many / much)
How ___ water is there? (much / many)
I have a lot ___ questions. (of / for)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Ask one question about a countable item and one about an uncountable substance. Answer each with a lot of.