Language Check Point

LANGUAGE CHECK POINT

Don't Say: I cannot see much stars in the sky.

Say: I cannot see many stars in the sky.

Note: Use many with countable plural nouns. Use much with uncountable nouns.

Don't Say: I have little friends.

Say: I have few friends.

Note: Use few with countable nouns. Use little with uncountable nouns.

Don't Say: Every test contains about twenty questions.

Say: Each test contains about twenty questions.

Note: Each refers to an individual object or person. Every refers to a group of objects or people.

Don't Say: Is there any lemonade left?

Say: Is there some lemonade left?

Note: Any is used for questions and negatives. Some is used for positive.