English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
MANY or MUCH?
We are not much in our class (nonstandard).
We are not many in our unit (standard).
The quantifier, “much”, is used with abstract concepts or to an indefinite amount while many refers to a precise countable number.
Don’t add many salt (nonstandard).
Don’t add much salt (standard).
GAB
I’d like to have a copy of this book sir
When using much, the noun will always be singular
Good job sir
Opeyemin