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14-Sep-2003, 23:37
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Current Location: Tokyo Native Language: English Member Type: English Teacher | |  Much or Many 1
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15-Sep-2003, 12:15
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Originally Posted by tdol What's the difference? | I think we should put a accountable noun to be modified after 'how many' like this:
How many hours do you spend ?
As for 'much', which usually modifies to unaccountable nouns like 'money',but it's better the whole sentence written like this:
How much do you spend on (new bike.....)?
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15-Sep-2003, 18:48
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Originally Posted by lucyarliwu Quote: |
Originally Posted by tdol What's the difference? | I think we should put a accountable noun to be modified after 'how many' like this:
How many hours do you spend ?
As for 'much', which usually modifies to unaccountable nouns like 'money',but it's better the whole sentence written like this:
How much do you spend on (new bike.....)?
Am I complete right? | May I make a suggestion?
It's countable and uncountable. Also, say: "Am I completely right?" Other than that, your answer looks pretty good to me.
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15-Sep-2003, 20:22
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I agree with Ron, Lucy- an acountable noun would have a boss or someone to report to and explain its actions.  ) | | The Following User Says Thank You to Tdol For This Useful Post: | |
21-Sep-2003, 08:31
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Originally Posted by tdol I agree with Ron, Lucy- an acountable noun would have a boss or someone to report to and explain its actions. ) |  :D :P :D
I'm sorry for my OOPS! hehe.... |
21-Sep-2003, 08:46
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Originally Posted by RonBee May I make a suggestion?
It's countable and uncountable. Also, say: "Am I completely right?" Other than that, your answer looks pretty good to me.
:) | Thanks RonBee for your corrections, I love it for I 've got so many mistakes on my English which need correction definitely from experts, for I myself can't find my own mistakes. I even wonder if I should get some systemetic studying.....
Thanks again!
Lucy wu |
21-Sep-2003, 16:49
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Originally Posted by lucyarliwu Quote: |
Originally Posted by RonBee May I make a suggestion?
It's countable and uncountable. Also, say: "Am I completely right?" Other than that, your answer looks pretty good to me.
:) | Thanks RonBee for your corrections, I love it for I 've got so many mistakes on my English which need correction definitely from experts, for I myself can't find my own mistakes. I even wonder if I should get some systemetic studying.....
Thanks again!
Lucy wu | Well, I wouldn't call myself an expert, but I suppose it is a relative term. :)
Do you think this forum has been helpful so far? Do you think you are using English more effectively because of it?
I make plenty of mistakes myself. Please point them out when you see them. :wink:
You are welcome always.
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21-Sep-2003, 21:11
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Originally Posted by lucyarliwu [ I even wonder if I should get some systemetic studying.....
Lucy wu | Naaa!!! |
21-Sep-2003, 23:10
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Originally Posted by lucyarliwu I even wonder if I should get some systemetic studying | Um, it's systematic, but perhaps that was a typo.
Words that end in -atic: - acrobatic
asthmatic
autocratic
automatic
axiomatic
charismatic
democratic
dramatic
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22-Sep-2003, 10:51
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Originally Posted by RonBee Quote: |
Originally Posted by lucyarliwu I even wonder if I should get some systemetic studying | Um, it's systematic, but perhaps that was a typo.
Words that end in -atic: - acrobatic
asthmatic
autocratic
automatic
axiomatic
charismatic
democratic
dramatic
:) | I'm sorry Ron, it's not a typo, indeed it's my spelling mistake as you guessed already, thanks for your correction and relative references.
BTW, do you think I'm now qualified to point out mistake from others? I assume it's very hard to do it especially from experts' remarks for me.  Anyway I will try from now on, hehe....so watch out, everyone! :wink: | | |
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