Much or Many
Objective: The primary learning goal of this worksheet is to teach and practice the correct use of the quantifiers "much" and "many" in English, based on the distinction between countable and uncountable nouns.
Content and Methods: The worksheet explains the rules for using "much" (with uncountable nouns) and "many" (with countable nouns), illustrated with examples. It includes a fill-in-the-blank text about a chosen sports team where learners must correctly use "much" or "many." Additionally, there are multiple-choice tasks and a free writing exercise where students create their own sentences about their favorite sport using "much" or "many."
Competencies:
- Understanding English grammar (use of "much" and "many")
- Distinguishing between countable and uncountable nouns
- Applying learned rules in various sentence contexts
- Creative writing and formulating original sentences
Target Audience and Level:
Grade 5 and above
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Target group and level
Grade 5 and above
Subjects
Much or Many
When to use "much" or "many"?
Rule: "Many" is used with countable nouns, while "much" is used with uncountable nouns.
Countable Nouns
Countable nouns are those nouns which can be counted using numbers. For example, a book, a pen, an apple, etc. are countable nouns.
Examples:
- I have many books.
- There are many students in the class.
- We can see many birds in the sky.
Uncountable Nouns
Uncountable nouns are those nouns which cannot be counted using numbers. For example, water, air, milk, etc. are uncountable nouns.
Examples:
- I don't have much money.
- There is not much water in the bottle.
- I don't have much time.