Commonly Confused Adjectives with Explanations
● Many - Much
Although these two quantifiers sound similar, function in a
similar manner and mean similar things, they cannot be used interchangeably.
Use much with collective nouns and singular nouns. Use many with plural nouns.
Here's an example.
Gerald doesn't have much money.
Chelsea doesn't have many friends.
● Few - A Few
A few represents a positive quantity, but it can only be
used with countable nouns. The word few represents a negative quantity or shortage.
Here's an example.
Julian has a few friends.
Julian has few friends.
● Little - A little
Like few and a few, the quantifiers little and a little
represent negative and positive quantities. Always use a little with
non-countable nouns. The word little expresses a diminutive size or a negative
quantity. Here are a few examples.
The kitten is little.
Celeste had little interest in history.
There is a little sauce left.
Would you like a little more?
● Each - Every
Use each with individual or separate items. Use the word
every when referring to things in a group or describing the frequency of
actions.
The pineapples are $2 each.
Each student received a handout.
Emily goes to the beach every weekend.
Shakespeare
was not of an age, but for all times.
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