When do we use "a large amount" and when do we use "large amounts"? Thanks.
E englishteacher79 Junior Member Joined Nov 29, 2008 Member Type English Teacher Native Language English Home Country Australia Current Location Australia Apr 4, 2015 #1 When do we use "a large amount" and when do we use "large amounts"? Thanks.
MikeNewYork VIP Member Joined Nov 13, 2002 Member Type Academic Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Apr 4, 2015 #2 Do you have any sentences for us to comment on?
emsr2d2 Moderator Staff member Joined Jul 28, 2009 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location UK Apr 4, 2015 #3 You're an English teacher. How do you teach this subject to your students?
E englishteacher79 Junior Member Joined Nov 29, 2008 Member Type English Teacher Native Language English Home Country Australia Current Location Australia Apr 4, 2015 #4 Mike, I don't have any sentences at hand. I'm assuming you asked that because certain sentences would fit one phrase and others the other phrase. Maybe you could comment on this and give me some examples if possible. Thanks.
Mike, I don't have any sentences at hand. I'm assuming you asked that because certain sentences would fit one phrase and others the other phrase. Maybe you could comment on this and give me some examples if possible. Thanks.
Matthew Wai VIP Member Joined Nov 29, 2013 Member Type Native Language Chinese Home Country China Current Location China Apr 4, 2015 #5 It is quite an unwritten rule on this forum that the OP instead of the respondents should give example sentences. Not a teacher.
It is quite an unwritten rule on this forum that the OP instead of the respondents should give example sentences. Not a teacher.
MikeNewYork VIP Member Joined Nov 13, 2002 Member Type Academic Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Apr 4, 2015 #6 I'll give you a hint. "A large amount" is singular; "large amounts" is plural. Can you take it from there?
I'll give you a hint. "A large amount" is singular; "large amounts" is plural. Can you take it from there?