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Which word should be used for countable individual nouns?
Which word should be used for countable individual nouns?
- Fewer (correct)
- Many
- Less
- More
What does 'each' indicate?
What does 'each' indicate?
- Collective nouns
- Frequency
- Non-countable nouns
- Separate instances (correct)
What does 'every' describe?
What does 'every' describe?
- Separate instances
- Non-countable nouns
- Final position
- Frequency (correct)
Which word indicates a final position in a sequence?
Which word indicates a final position in a sequence?
What does 'latest' express?
What does 'latest' express?
In the sentence 'It can present much difficulty and cause many mistakes to be made,' why are 'much' and 'many' used correctly?
In the sentence 'It can present much difficulty and cause many mistakes to be made,' why are 'much' and 'many' used correctly?
When should 'farther' be used instead of 'further'?
When should 'farther' be used instead of 'further'?
What is the difference between 'farther' and 'further' when used as adjectives?
What is the difference between 'farther' and 'further' when used as adjectives?
Which of the following is a correct usage of 'much'?
Which of the following is a correct usage of 'much'?
Which of the following is a correct usage of 'many'?
Which of the following is a correct usage of 'many'?
Study Notes
Countable Nouns
- Use 'a' or 'an' for countable individual nouns.
Indicators
- 'Each' indicates one item at a time, emphasizing individuality.
- 'Every' describes a total, emphasizing the entire group.
Sequence
- 'Last' indicates a final position in a sequence.
Time
- 'Latest' expresses the most recent or up-to-date.
Quantity
- 'Much' is used correctly with uncountable nouns (e.g., "much difficulty").
- 'Many' is used correctly with countable nouns (e.g., "many mistakes").
Distance
- Use 'farther' to describe physical distance (e.g., "I ran farther than you").
- Use 'further' to describe a greater degree or additional action (e.g., "I will further my education").
- As adjectives, 'farther' describes physical distance, while 'further' describes a greater degree or additional action.
Correct Usage
- Correct usage of 'much': "I don't have much time."
- Correct usage of 'many': "I have many friends."
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Description
Test your knowledge of confusing adjectives in English grammar with this quiz. Learn about common mistakes involving adjectives and explore pairs of tricky adjectives that are often mistaken for each other, such as much vs. many. Improve your understanding of how to use adjectives correctly in sentences.
