mini grammar lesson much/many vs few/little

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Much/Many vs. Few/Little By Ms. Stickley

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This is my mini grammar lesson on much/many vs. few/little for ELL students.

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  • 1. Much/Many vs. Few/Little By Ms. Stickley
  • 2. Much vs. Many Much and Many are used to express that there is a large quantity of something.
  • 3. Much Much is used with uncountable nouns Uncountable nouns are materials, concepts, information, etc. They are not individual objects and cannot be counted. Just remember uncountable nouns are always singular Much sugar, flour, air Example: How much sugar do you need for the recipe?
  • 4. Many Many is used with countable, plural nouns Countable nouns are individual objects, people, places, etc. which can be counted. Many pencils, cars, books Example: How many pencils are on the rug?
  • 5. Differences between Much and Many Much you will use with uncountable singular nouns. Much sugar, flour, air Many is used with countable plural nouns. Many pencils, cars, books
  • 6. Much vs. Many We use Much and Many in negative sentences and questions. A negative sentence states that something is not true or is incorrect Examples: We didnt spend much money. Do you know many people?
  • 7. Few vs. Little We use Few and Little to suggest a small amount.
  • 8. Few Few is used with countable, plural nouns Countable nouns are individual objects, people, places, etc. Which can be counted. Few cars, friends, books Example: There are a few books sitting on the table.
  • 9. Little Little is used with uncountable nouns Uncountable nouns are materials, concepts, information, etc. They are not individual objects and cannot be counted. Just remember uncountable nouns are always singular Little money, time, energy Example: There is little money on the table.
  • 10. Differences Between Few and Little Few you will use with countable, plural nouns Few cars, friends, books Little you will use with uncountable, singular nouns. Little money, time, energy
  • 11. Few vs. Little We use Few and Little in positive sentences and questions. A positive sentence states that something is true and correct. Examples: I only have a few books. I only have a little money.
  • 12. Differences between Much/Many and Few/Little Much and Many state that there is a large quantity of something. Few and Little state that there is a small amount of something. Much and Many are used in negative sentences and questions. Few and Little are used in positive sentences and questions.
  • 13. Similarities between Much/Many and Few/Little Many and Few use countable plural nouns. Many pencils, cars, books Few cars, friends, books Much and Little use uncountable singular nouns Much sugar, flour, air Little money, time, energy
  • 14. Worksheet
  • 15. References http://www.grammar.cl/Notes/Much_M any_Lot_Few.htm http://www.englishexercises.org/makea game/viewgame.asp?id=5469 http://www.tolearnenglish.com/cgi2/my exam/voir2r.php?id=4654 http://esl.about.com/od/grammarforbe ginners/a/g_cucount.htm