Standard English ConventionsMediumMany versus much
Standard English Conventions practice question
____ of the paintings in the east wing were damaged by damp.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. ManyCorrect
- B. Much
- C. Less
- D. Little
Answer: A. Many
'paintings' can be counted, and the verb 'were' is plural, so the quantity word is 'Many'.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Much
- 'Much' is for uncountable quantities ('much damage'), not for paintings.
- C. Less
- 'Less' is comparative and also for uncountable quantities.
- D. Little
- 'Little' is for uncountable quantities and doesn't fit a plural verb.
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