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Grammar

We use much and little with uncountable nouns.

much time         little energy

we use a lot of/lots of /plenty of with uncountable and plural(countable) nouns

a lot of luck             lots of time         plenty of money

a lot of friends       lots of people      plenty of ideas

We use much/many especially in negative and interrogative sentences.

We didn’t spend much money.

Do you know many people?

In positive sentences a lot (of) is more usual.

We spent a lot of money.

He goes out a lot.

Little and few (without ‘a’) are negative ideas.

We must be quick.There is little time.

He isn’t popular.He has few friends.

A little and a few are more positive.

We have got a little time before the train leaves.

Do you speak English? “A little ”

When did you see him? “A few days ago”.

Exercises

1.Put in much or many

1. 1.Did you buy much food?
2. There aren’t many hotels in this town.
3. We haven’t got much petrol.
4. Were there many people on the train?
5. Did many students fail the examination?
6. She hasn’t got much money.
7. I haven’t seen him for many years.

2.Fill in much/many/a lot of

1. Sue drinks much tea.
2. We didn’t spend much money.
3. We’ll have to hurry.We haven’t got much time.
4. He always puts much salt on his food.
5. I use the phone many at work.
6. Did it cost much to repair the car?
7. I don’t know many people in this town.

3.Complete the sentences. Use much or many with one of these words.

books, countries, luggage, people, time, times

1. I don’t read very much.I haven’t got much
2. Quick! We must hurry. We haven’t got much
3. Do you travel a lot? Have you been to much
4. She hasn’t lived here very long, so she doesn’t  know many people
5. Have you got much luggage ? No, only this bag.
6. I know Paris very well. I’ve been there many times

4.Put in little/a little/few/a few

1. Do you mind if I ask you …. questions?
2. This town is not a very interesting place to visit, so …. tourists come here.
3. I don’t think he would be a good teacher.He has got … patience.
4. Would you like milk in your coffee? Yes, please …..
5. Have you ever been to Paris? Yes I have been there … times.
6. There was … traffic so the journey didn’t take very long.

5.Put in a little and a few + one of these words.

air, chairs, days, friends, letters, milk, times

1. Last night I wrote ….  ……. to my family and friends.
2. Can I have …. ….. in my coffee,please?
3. Are you going out alone?  No, I am going  with … …..
4. Have you ever been to Rome? Yes, …. ……
5. There wasn’t much furniture  in the room –  just a table and …
6. I’m going out for a walk. I need ….. fresh ….