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What's the difference?
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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?
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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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I agree with Ron, Lucy- an acountable noun would have a boss or someone to report to and explain its actions. )
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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. )
:D :P :D
I'm sorry for my OOPS! hehe....
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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
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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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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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[ I even wonder if I should get some systemetic studying.....



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Naaa!!!
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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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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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