Using 'many' or 'few' with uncountable nouns

Countable nouns are things that can be counted, such as books or cars. Uncountable nouns, on the other hand, are things that cannot be counted, like water or happiness. One common mistake that people make is using 'many' or 'few' with uncountable nouns.

Incorrect: I have many food in my fridge.

Correct: I have much food in my fridge.

Explanation: The noun 'food' is uncountable, so we should use 'much' instead of 'many'.

Similarly, if we use a negative form, we should use 'little' instead of 'few'.

Incorrect: There are few water left in the bottle.

Correct: There is little water left in the bottle.

Explanation: The noun 'water' is uncountable, so we should use 'little' instead of 'few'.

Using 'much' and 'little' properly

Now that we know how to use 'much' and 'little' with uncountable nouns, let's see a few more examples:

• Incorrect: I have many works to do.
• Correct: I have much work to do.
• Incorrect: She has few money in her wallet.
• Correct: She has little money in her wallet.
• Incorrect: There are few sugars in the bowl.
• Correct: There is little sugar in the bowl.

It's important to remember that 'much' and 'little' are used with uncountable nouns, while 'many' and 'few' are used with countable nouns. Using them correctly will help you speak and write more accurately.

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