Remember It
| How much ....? = uncountable nouns |
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| For example: How much coffee do you drink? |
| How many ....? = countable nouns |
| For example: How many cups of coffee do you drink? |
How much? How many?
| Countable Nouns | Uncountable Nouns | |
|---|---|---|
| In questions: | We use how many with plural countable nouns:- | We use how much with uncountable nouns:- |
| "How many newspapers do you read every day?" | "How much paper is in the printer?" | |
| "How many Euros have you got?" | "How much money have you got?" |
Revise It - How much and How many Lesson 36
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Some, Any
Countable |
Uncountable |
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| There are some | people. |
There is some | money. |
Countable |
Uncountable |
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| Statements: | We can use some in positive sentences with plural countable nouns:- | We can use some in positive sentences with uncountable nouns:- |
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Positive: |
I read some books. | I would like some coffee. |
Countable |
Uncountable |
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| There aren't any | people. |
There isn't any | money. |
| Statement: | We can use any in negative sentences with plural countable nouns:- | We can use any in negative sentences with uncountable nouns:- |
|---|---|---|
Negative: |
I don't read any books. | I don't want any coffee. |
Countable |
Uncountable |
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| Are(n't) there any | people? |
Is(n't) there any | money? |
Questions: |
We can use any in questions with plural countable nouns:- | We can use any in questions with plural uncountable nouns:- |
Positive Q: |
Are there any books? | Do you need any coffee? |
Negative Q: |
Aren't there any books? | Don't you need any coffee? |
!Note! When you expect the answer to be "Yes." to an offer or polite request, you can ask a question using some. |
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Countable |
Uncountable |
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Question: |
Can I have some books, please? | Would you like some coffee? |
A few, A little
| There are a few | people |
There is a little | money |
Countable |
Uncountable |
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| Statements: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Positive: | "I meet a few people every day." | "There is a little paper in the printer." |
| "I only have a few Euros." | "I only have a little money." |
Many, Much
| There aren't many | people cups books newspapers chairs shoes |
There isn't much | money |
Countable |
Uncountable |
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| Statements: | ||
|---|---|---|
Negative: |
I don't read many books. | I don't drink much coffee. |
Questions: |
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Positive Q: |
Are there many books? | Do you need much coffee? |
Negative Q: |
Aren't there many books? | Don't you need much coffee? |
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