Meaning
How much is used to ask or talk about the amount or cost of something.
Today’s Sentences
- How much exercise do you do?
- How much milk is in the fridge?
- How much cheese do you need?
- How much money did you spend?
- How much pepper would you like?
- Writer’s Note
01
How much exercise do you do?
Situation 1
Did you just get back from the gym?
Yes, it was my weight training day.
How much exercise do you do?
I usually run 3 times a week and do weights in between.
Situation 2
What do you do on the weekends?
I usually exercise or do some kind of physical activity.
How much exercise do you do?
I exercise on the weekends and try to enjoy the outdoors.
02
How much milk is in the fridge?
Situation 1
Should we go get some groceries?
Sure.
Let me check how much milk is in the fridge?
Good idea.
Looks like we have enough milk for the next week.
Situation 2
How much milk is in the fridge?
There’s an open carton that’s half full.
We should go to the market and grab some food for the weekend.
Sure.
I’m all ready to go!
03
How much cheese do you need?
Situation 1
I’m making Mac and Cheese tonight.
My favorite!
But I’m running low on cheese.
How much cheese do you need?
Situation 2
We’re having company over for drinks tonight.
Are you cooking?
No, I thought I’d make a charcuterie board.
But I can’t find any cheese.
How much cheese do you need?
I can drop by the store for you.
04
How much money did you spend?
Situation 1
What are all these bags?
I went shopping today.
How much money did you spend?
This is a lot of stuff!
I spent a lot but I needed this stuff to make a review video for my channel.
Situation 2
How was your vacation?
It was great!
They had really great deals.
How much money did you spend?
Not that much, actually.
I was able to shop and still have money left over.
05
How much pepper would you like?
Situation 1
How’s your meal?
It’s great.
Thank you.
I brought over some pepper.
How much pepper would you like?
Just a few grinds to taste.
Situation 2
Here’s your pasta.
How much pepper would you like?
No, pepper for me.
Thank you.
Great! Let me know if you need anything else.
Enjoy your meal!
Sure thing.
Thank you.
Writer’s Note
Much is a quantifier and used to describe mass nouns or noncount nouns, such as bread, sleep, pride, and happiness.
First of all, what is a noncount noun? A noncount noun is a noun that cannot be counted or pluralized. Noncount nouns are also known as mass nouns.
When we combine much with a noncount noun then we can create a sentence that describes quantity.
How much + non-countable noun
- How much time does it take to walk to school?
- How much sleep do you get each night?
- How much flour do we need to make these cookies?
- How much juice should we buy?
- How much coffee do you consume a day?
Now, let’s explore Much when it’s used with singular form it or was. How much can also be used when we want to know the price of something.
In this case, we can use How much with countable nouns (both singular and plural nouns).
- How much is that necklace?
- How much are those winter gloves?
- How much did your books cost?
- How much is this nail polish?
- How much will it cost me?
- How much does it cost ?
What kind of How much questions have you come up with? Practice them, share them!
How much are tickets for 3 people?
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