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Noun: Idea
Sentence A: I have many ideas to share in the meeting today.
Sentence B: I have much idea to share in the meeting today.
Answer:
Correct Sentence: I have many ideas to share in the meeting today.
Explanation: “Idea” is a countable noun. We use “many” with countable nouns in the plural form, while “much” is used with uncountable nouns.
Noun: Advice
Sentence A: She gave me many advices about my career.
Sentence B: She gave me a lot of advice about my career.
Answer:
Correct Sentence: She gave me a lot of advice about my career.
Explanation: “Advice” is an uncountable noun, so we cannot use “many” or make it plural. Instead, we use “a lot of” to indicate quantity.
Noun: Information
Sentence A: I need some information about the project.
Sentence B: I need some informations about the project.
Answer:
Correct Sentence: I need some information about the project.
Explanation: “Information” is an uncountable noun, so it cannot be pluralized. We use “some” to indicate quantity.
Noun: Money
Sentence A: She has much money saved in the bank.
Sentence B: She has many moneys saved in the bank.
Answer:
Correct Sentence: She has much money saved in the bank.
Explanation: “Money” is an uncountable noun, so we use “much” to indicate quantity, and it cannot be made plural.
Noun: Furniture
Sentence A: They bought a lot of furniture for their new apartment.
Sentence B: They bought many furnitures for their new apartment.
Answer:
Correct Sentence: They bought a lot of furniture for their new apartment.
Explanation: “Furniture” is an uncountable noun, so we cannot use “many” or pluralize it. Instead, we use “a lot of.”
Noun: News
Sentence A: This is great news!
Sentence B: These are great newses!
Answer:
Correct Sentence: This is great news!
Explanation: “News” is an uncountable noun, so it is always singular and cannot be pluralized.
Noun: Luggage
Sentence A: I have three luggages to check in.
Sentence B: I have three pieces of luggage to check in.
Answer:
Correct Sentence: I have three pieces of luggage to check in.
Explanation: “Luggage” is an uncountable noun, so it cannot be pluralized. Instead, we quantify it with phrases like “pieces of luggage.”
Noun: Homework
Sentence A: The teacher gave us three pieces of homework.
Sentence B: The teacher gave us three homeworks.
Answer:
Correct Sentence: The teacher gave us three pieces of homework.
Explanation: “Homework” is an uncountable noun, so it cannot be pluralized. We use “pieces of” to specify quantity.
Noun: Clothing
Sentence A: He bought a lot of clothing yesterday.
Sentence B: He bought a lot of clothings yesterday.
Answer:
Correct Sentence: He bought a lot of clothing yesterday.
Explanation: “Clothing” is an uncountable noun, so it cannot be pluralized.
Noun: Suggestion
Sentence A: Can you give me some suggestions?
Sentence B: Can you give me some suggestion?
Answer:
Correct Sentence: Can you give me some suggestions?
Explanation: “Suggestion” is a countable noun, so when referring to more than one, we use the plural form.
Noun: Opportunity
Sentence A: We don’t have many opportunities here.
Sentence B: We don’t have much opportunity here.
Answer:
Correct Sentence: We don’t have many opportunities here.
Explanation: “Opportunity” is a countable noun, so “many” is used with its plural form.
Noun: Fact
Sentence A: There aren’t many facts about this case.
Sentence B: There isn’t much fact about this case.
Answer:
Correct Sentence: There aren’t many facts about this case.
Explanation: “Fact” is a countable noun, so we use “many” with its plural form.
Noun: Work
Sentence A: I have a lot of work to do.
Sentence B: I have many works to do.
Answer:
Correct Sentence: I have a lot of work to do.
Explanation: “Work” is an uncountable noun, so we use “a lot of” instead of “many.”
Noun: Bread
Sentence A: She bought three loaves of bread.
Sentence B: She bought three breads.
Answer:
Correct Sentence: She bought three loaves of bread.
Explanation: “Bread” is an uncountable noun, so we use phrases like “loaves of” to quantify it.
Noun: Water
Sentence A: I drank three glasses of water.
Sentence B: I drank three waters.
Answer:
Correct Sentence: I drank three glasses of water.
Explanation: “Water” is an uncountable noun, so we use “glasses of” or similar expressions to quantify it.
Noun: Clothes
Sentence A: I bought many clothes during the sale.
Sentence B: I bought much clothes during the sale.
Answer:
Correct Sentence: I bought many clothes during the sale.
Explanation: “Clothes” is a plural noun, so we use “many” to describe its quantity. “Much” is used for uncountable nouns and is not appropriate here.
Noun: Knowledge
Sentence A: She has much knowledge about the subject.
Sentence B: She has many knowledges about the subject.
Answer:
Correct Sentence: She has much knowledge about the subject.
Explanation: “Knowledge” is an uncountable noun, so we use “much” to indicate quantity, and it cannot be made plural.
Noun: Gadget
Sentence A: I bought a new gadget for my kitchen yesterday.
Sentence B: I bought new gadgets for my kitchen yesterday.
Answer:
Correct Sentence: I bought new gadgets for my kitchen yesterday.
Explanation: “Gadget” is a countable noun, so “gadgets” is the correct plural form when referring to multiple items.
Noun: Machinery
Sentence A: The factory invested in new machinery this year.
Sentence B: The factory invested in new machineries this year.
Answer:
Correct Sentence: The factory invested in new machinery this year.
Explanation: “Machinery” is an uncountable noun and cannot be pluralized. Use phrases like “types of machinery” to specify.
Noun: Debate
Sentence A: The debate was intense and thought-provoking.
Sentence B: The debates were intense and thought-provoking.
Answer:
Correct Sentence: The debates were intense and thought-provoking.
Explanation: “Debate” is a countable noun, so it can be pluralized to “debates” when referring to multiple discussions.
Noun: Weather
Sentence A: The weather is perfect for a picnic.
Sentence B: The weathers are perfect for a picnic.
Answer:
Correct Sentence: The weather is perfect for a picnic.
Explanation: “Weather” is an uncountable noun, so it is always singular and cannot be pluralized.
Noun: Appointment
Sentence A: I have some appointments scheduled for tomorrow.
Sentence B: I have some appointment scheduled for tomorrow.
Answer:
Correct Sentence: I have some appointments scheduled for tomorrow.
Explanation: “Appointment” is a countable noun, so it must be pluralized when referring to more than one.
Noun: Paper (as material)
Sentence A: This printer uses a lot of paper.
Sentence B: This printer uses many papers.
Answer:
Correct Sentence: This printer uses a lot of paper.
Explanation: When referring to “paper” as a material, it is an uncountable noun and cannot be pluralized. If referring to individual sheets, use “pieces of paper.”
Noun: Challenge
Sentence A: The project presented many challenges for the team.
Sentence B: The project presented much challenges for the team.
Answer:
Correct Sentence: The project presented many challenges for the team.
Explanation: “Challenge” is a countable noun, so “many” is used with its plural form.
Noun: Progress
Sentence A: The team has made a lot of progress on the project.
Sentence B: The team has made many progresses on the project.
Answer:
Correct Sentence: The team has made a lot of progress on the project.
Explanation: “Progress” is an uncountable noun, so it cannot be pluralized.
Noun: Tool
Sentence A: The carpenter uses many tools for his work.
Sentence B: The carpenter uses much tool for his work.
Answer:
Correct Sentence: The carpenter uses many tools for his work.
Explanation: “Tool” is a countable noun, so “many” is used with its plural form.
Noun: Hair (as a mass noun)
Sentence A: Her hair looks shiny and healthy.
Sentence B: Her hairs look shiny and healthy.
Answer:
Correct Sentence: Her hair looks shiny and healthy.
Explanation: When referring to “hair” as a mass noun, it is uncountable. If you mean individual strands, you can say “hairs.”
Noun: Space (as room)
Sentence A: There isn’t much space in this room for more furniture.
Sentence B: There aren’t many spaces in this room for more furniture.
Answer:
Correct Sentence: There isn’t much space in this room for more furniture.
Explanation: “Space” (referring to room or capacity) is an uncountable noun, so it cannot be pluralized.
Noun: Feature
Sentence A: This phone has many useful features.
Sentence B: This phone has much useful features.
Answer:
Correct Sentence: This phone has many useful features.
Explanation: “Feature” is a countable noun, so “many” is used with its plural form.
Noun: Incident
Sentence A: The company reported several incidents last month.
Sentence B: The company reported several incident last month.
Answer:
Correct Sentence: The company reported several incidents last month.
Explanation: “Incident” is a countable noun, so it must be pluralized when referring to multiple occurrences.
