Much, many or a lot of?


Much, Many, and A Lot of Rules

Is the noun countable or uncountable?

If countable, use "many" in negative sentences and questions.

If uncountable, use "much" in negative sentences and questions.

For both countable and uncountable nouns, we NORMALLY use "a lot of" in positive sentences and questions. But the same rule applies: "much" for uncountable, "many" for countable.
1. I received information at the exhibition.

2. How people work in your department?

3. We arrived early for the meeting. There wasn't traffic.

4. Did he travel last year?

5. The theater was very crowded. There were people.

6. He went on business trips last year.

7. Jamie is very busy these days. He hasn't got free time.

8. Did she bring baggage with her?

9. The banks don't hold gold anymore.

10. Have you bought clothes this month?