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We use MANY to talk about things we can count and to talk about a large number:
Many Mexicans are obese.
How many hamburgers do you eat? I eat five hamburgers when I go to McDonalds
We use MUCH with things (nouns) we cant count and to talk about a large number:
Mexicans eat much sugar
We use FEW/A FEW only with things we can count and to talk about a small number.
I have a few cucumbers (2), I can prepare a salad.
I eat few sandwiches every day, only two.
We use LITTLE/ A LITTLE only with things we cant count and to talk about a small
number.
Michael Phelps drinks a little coffee in the morning.
Diabetic people eat little sugar.
Too/Enough
Too shows that something is more than you need or want:
Hamburgers have Too many calories. / Children eat too much sugar.
(We can count calories) / (We cant count sugar)
Enough shows something is sufficient. You have exactly the amount you need (no more,
less):
I have enough apples to make the cake.
(I dont need more apples)
You can also say it in negative: Mexicans dont do enough exercise.
(they need to do more exercise)
Will
(Subject + will + verb infinitive + complement)
We use Will when we talk about the future. We use it in a Spontaneous decision, in an
opinion, in probability and in a promise.
I Will help you.
Stella Will probably approve her exam.
It Will snow in December.
Will
Negative
(subject + wont + verb infinitive + complement)
dangerous.
Question
(Will + subject + verb infinitive + complement + ?)
tonight?
May
We use may to suggest that something is possible and to ask for permission.
Eg.
It may rain today.
We use might to suggest a smaller possibility than may Its more common while
speaking.
Eg.
She might be home by now.
Very / really
Very and really are used when you want to emphasize the meaning of a adjective:
Shes very nervous.
The difference between very and really is that really means extremely.
Italian food is very good but American food is really delicious!
If the answer is negative or you want to do something else, you can answer:
Would you like to play with me?
Id (Would) prefer to go outside.
Id (Would) rather talk to you.