Much / many countable/ uncountable

[Marty1970]

Hello,

Can anyone tell me why the following sentence uses 'of' with 'much' ?

'much of my work involves visiting different companies'

Also, in the following sentence why is it 'own' and not 'owns'

'Most people in my country own a car'

Finally, 'everyone I know owns a car' - why not 'own' ??

Any help will would great.

Thanks in advance

 

[kenkk2]

Hello,

Can anyone tell me why the following sentence uses 'of' with 'much' ?

'much of my work involves visiting different companies' BECAUSE MUCH IS WORKING AS A PRONOUN AT THIS MOMENT. IT ALSO CAN BE USED AS ADJECTIVES, ADVERBS.

Also, in the following sentence why is it 'own' and not 'owns'

'Most people in my country own a car' THE SUBJECT IS IN PLURAL.

Finally, 'everyone I know owns a car' - why not 'own' ?? THE SUBJECT" EVERYONE" IS TREATED AS SINGULAR, THEREFORE, THE VERB FOLLOWING SHOULD BE IN AGREEMENT.

Any help will would great.

Thanks in advance

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[riquecohen]

I believe Kenkk2 meant to say that much is functioning here as a noun.

 

[sarat_106]

Hello,

Can anyone tell me why the following sentence uses 'of' with 'much' ?

'much of my work involves visiting different companies'
Much used here as noun means: a large amount; a great deal ‘of’’ is a preposition which can follow any noun to show possession/belonging to/having etc. as:a bag of nuts, a man of letters
It can be followed by other prepositions depending on the necessity, as:
He didn't say much about it The campus wasn't much to look at

Also, in the following sentence why is it 'own' and not 'owns'

'Most people in my country own a car' 'Most people' is plural, so it needs a plural verb.

Finally, 'everyone I know owns a car' - why not 'own' ??
'Anyone' is singular, so the verb must be singular.

Any help will would great.

Thanks in advance

Skp