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When do you use much and more in English grammar?

Here's a breakdown of when to use "much" and "more" in English grammar:

"Much"

* Uncountable Nouns: Use "much" with nouns that cannot be easily counted (e.g., water, time, information, advice).

* Examples:

* "I don't have much time to spare."

* "There wasn't much information about the topic."

* Negative and Question Sentences: "Much" is often used in negative and question sentences with uncountable nouns.

* Examples:

* "There isn't much food left."

* "Do you have much experience in this field?"

"More"

* Comparative Adjectives: Use "more" to compare two things or quantities, indicating a greater amount.

* Examples:

* "He has more money than I do."

* "This cake is more delicious than the last one."

* Comparative Adverbs: Use "more" to compare two actions or states of being.

* Examples:

* "She runs more quickly than him."

* "I am feeling more tired today."

* Uncountable Nouns: Use "more" to express a larger quantity of uncountable nouns.

* Examples:

* "I need more time to complete the project."

* "Could you give me more information about this?"

Key Differences

* "Much" is used for singular, uncountable nouns, usually in negative or question sentences.

* "More" is used for comparisons (both countable and uncountable) and to express a larger quantity.

Example:

* "There isn't much sugar left." (uncountable noun, negative sentence)

* "I need more sugar for my coffee." (uncountable noun, expressing a larger quantity)

* "The red car is more expensive than the blue one." (comparative adjective)

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