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'Much' is a commonly-used word in the English language and has many functions. In this lesson, we will learn more about it.
Much is used in different texts and in this lesson, we have tried to cover its functions to clarify when to use it.
Functions of 'Much'
1. 'Much' as a Determiner
Use
Much as a determiner is used before uncountable nouns, in questions and negative sentences.
- Much is used before uncountable nouns to show something is large in amount or extent. For example:
It required
We spent so
- Much is used in questions and negations, before uncountable nouns. Like:
How
I don't need
He doesn't know
not much of a
In not much of a 'much' is a pre-determiner used before nouns it modifies. For example:
She's not
She's not a very good baker.
Position in a Sentence
Much as a determiner is used before nouns to modify them. Look:
He doesn't know
'Much' modifies 'German.'
It required
2. 'Much' as an Adverb
Use
Much as an adverb is used in three ways to modify the verb, adjective, or another adverb; take a look:
- Much as an adverb means 'to a great degree or extent.' Look:
Thank you very
'Much' modifies the adverb 'very.'
I am feeling
'Much' modifies the adjective 'happier.'
- Much means 'very, extremely.' Take a look:
I am
He is
- Much as an adverb means 'frequently, often.' Look:
I don't go there
Do you take a bath
Position in a Sentence
Much as an adverb is used in different positions as it can modify the verb, the adjective, or another adverb. Look:
I don't go there
'Much' is at the end of the sentence and modifies the verb.
He is
'Much' comes before an adjective.
Thank you very
'Much' comes after the adverb 'very.'
as much as
In as much as 'much' is an adverb and it is used to add information to the verb and compares two things. It has a similar meaning to 'equally.' Look:
He likes football
He likes football and basketball equally.
3. 'Much' as a Pronoun
Use
Much as a pronoun is used to refer to a noun it replaces. 'Much', in this case, means a large amount. For example:
'Much' replaces the subject and means 'a large amount.'
I gained
Position in a Sentence
Much as a pronoun can be the subject or the object of the sentence. Like:
I gained
'Much' is the direct object.
Not
'Much' is the subject.
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