Much  and  Many

Just when to use the words “Much” and “Many” can be a little confusing for students.

So below is a selection of sentences showing how they can be used.

There are too many cars on the roads today.  √

There are too much cars on the roads today.  X

There is too much traffic on the roads these days.  √

There is too many traffic on the roads these days.  X

I’ve put too much salt on my dinner.  √

I’ve put too many salt on my dinner.  X

I can’t go out tonight as I have too much ironing to do.   √

I can’t go out tonight as I have too many ironing to do.  X

I wonder how many times I need to tell her to buy a new car. √

I wonder how much times I need to tell her to buy a new car.  X

I can’t help wondering how many times I can do this before I get bored.  √

I can’t help wondering how much times I can do this before I get bored.  X

It doesn’t seem to matter how many times I try I can never quite get it.  √

It doesn’t seem to matter how much times I try I can never quite get it.  X

How much more do I need to pay?  √

How many more do I need to pay?  X

How much longer do I need to wait?  √

How many longer do I need to wait?  X

I think I’ve eaten too much food.  √

I think I’ve eaten too many food. X

I’ve eaten too many hot dogs.  √

I’ve eaten too much hot dogs.  X

Just how many times have you been to the dentist this month?  √

Just how much times have you been to the dentist this month?  X