MY BRIEF ENGLISH TIPS- Little, Some, A lot, much, A few, A lot of, Many, Very, and Any

Confusing words, aren't they? I confess these words are confusing to me, but I am making peace with them. I will show you my trick. I would like to thank my American partner and friend, Jason, very much for helping me understand this.

Let's learn!

Non-count noun:

Little 

"There is little sugar left in the jar." (means there isn't much sugar remaining)

Some (algum, alguma (Brazilian Portuguese )) - singular

"Can I have some water, please?" (Requesting a moderate amount of water)

Much (muito, muita (Brazilian Portuguese)) - singular

"The recipe calls for much sugar." (Referring to a significant quantity of sugar)

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count noun:

A few (two or three, feeling of little quantity). 

"I have a few apples in the basket." (Indicating a small number of apples.)

Some (more than 3, sufficient quantity) - plural.

"Let's buy some flowers for the party." (Suggesting the purchase of

 a moderate quantity of flowers)

Many (muitos (Brazilian Portuguese)) - plural.

"There are many people at the event." (Indicating a large number of people)

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A lot of 

Can be used with both count and non-count nouns,

 emphasizing a significant quantity or degree. 

Count noun:

"I have a lot of friends." (Emphasizing a significant number of friends)

Non-count noun:

"I've drunk a lot of water today." (Emphasizing a significant quantity of water)

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Very

Before adjective.

"She is very kind." (The adverb "very" intensifies 

the adjective "kind," emphasizing the degree of kindness.)

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Any

Nenhum/ nenhuma (afirmação). (Brazilian Portuguese)

 "I don't have any question."

Algum/ alguma (interrogativa). (Brazilian Portuguese)

 "Do you have any questions?"

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A lot

It is an adverbial expression that modifies a verb.

"She talks a lot during meetings." (Modifying the verb "talks")

Do not let yourself be confused,

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