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Old 14-Nov-2003, 23:19
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Default Re: Much or A Lot

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Originally Posted by CitySpeak
I think it could be all right unmodified in the right context to show emphasis. It would be rather unusual sounding, but I think okay for emphasis in the proper context. Much of this would have to do with how the speaker wants to express himself or herself.

Do you think so?
Uhm, well, hmm:

Much of this would have... (Much is modified/defined by this)

*Much would have... (Much is unmodified)

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