Much vs. many

Wadjasay? American English Pronunciation Practice

In this podcast you'll practice with the words much and many, and when to use each one. The rules are simple:
If you can count something, use many. For example:
How many children does Mrs. Johnson have? Three, I think. Two boys and a girl.
If it is non-countable, like water, sand, milk, etc., use much. For example:
There isn't much gas left in the car. We'll have to stop soon to get more.
Let's practice.

1. How many stars are in the sky? Too many to count.
2. How much water is there in an Olympic swimming pool? What a good question. About 660,000 (six hundred sixty thousand) gallons, or 2.5 (two and a half) million liters.
3. We spent many happy days on my uncle's farm.
4. Much of her money is invested in the stock market.
5. Can I borrow some flour? Sure, how much do you need?
6. Can you spare any sugar? Sure, how much do you need?
7. Can you spare any milk? I need some for this recipe. Probably. How many cups of milk will you need?
8. We had so much fun at the zoo that I didn't want to leave.
9. Many of the animals at the zoo like to watch the people.
10. I'm miserable. I don't have much money and I don't have many friends. Well I'm not surprised. All you do is sit around playing video games. Go get a job—that'll help with your money problems. And take an interest in other people. That'll help with your social life.

Intro & Outro Music: La Pompe Du Trompe by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

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