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    Default how long vs how much time

    Dear teachers...

    Could you shed some light on this?

    I've been told that 'how much time' is no longer used, and 'how long' is the new way to go.

    For example:
    How much time do you have left?
    How long do we have left?

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    Default Re: how long vs how much time

    How long x How much time
    How much time
    How much time \ How long \ How long time

    I hope these help.

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    Default Re: how long vs how much time

    Quote Originally Posted by Offroad View Post
    I've been told that 'how much time' is no longer used, and 'how long' is the new way to go.

    Not true, in my opinion.

    How much time do you have left? ......How long do we have left?

    Both of these are fine.
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