10 Questions
Which word should be used for countable individual nouns?
Fewer
What does 'each' indicate?
Separate instances
What does 'every' describe?
Frequency
Which word indicates a final position in a sequence?
Last
What does 'latest' express?
Most recent
In the sentence 'It can present much difficulty and cause many mistakes to be made,' why are 'much' and 'many' used correctly?
Much refers to a lot of something singular, while many refers to plural nouns.
When should 'farther' be used instead of 'further'?
When referring to distance.
What is the difference between 'farther' and 'further' when used as adjectives?
Farther refers to distance, while further means to a greater degree or more.
Which of the following is a correct usage of 'much'?
Much happiness
Which of the following is a correct usage of 'many'?
Many colors
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."
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.
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