Meaning
Выражение «How much» используется в английском языке для того, чтобы узнать количество или стоимость чего-либо. Обычно это выражение применяется, когда речь идет о неисчисляемых существительных, таких как вода, время или деньги. Например, если вы хотите узнать, сколько стоит определенный товар, вы можете спросить: «How much is this?». В этом контексте «How much» помогает выяснить цену.
Кроме того, «How much» можно использовать, чтобы уточнить степень или уровень чего-либо. Например, «How much do you love this song?» — здесь спрашивают о степени любви к песне.
Важно помнить, что для исчисляемых существительных, таких как яблоки или книги, используется выражение «How many» вместо «How much».
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?
Позвольте мне проверить, сколько молока в холодильнике?
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!
Я полностью готов идти!
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.
Но я не могу найти сыр.
How much cheese do you need?
I can drop by the store for you.
Я могу заехать в магазин для вас.
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!
Это много вещей!
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.
У них были действительно отличные предложения.
How much money did you spend?
Not that much, actually.
I was able to shop and still have money left over.
Я смог совершить покупки и у меня всё ещё остались деньги.
05
How much pepper would you like?
Situation 1
How’s your meal?
It’s great.
Thank you.
Спасибо.
I brought over some pepper.
How much pepper would you like?
Сколько перца вы бы хотели?
Just a few grinds to taste.
Situation 2
Here’s your pasta.
How much pepper would you like?
Сколько перца вы хотели бы?
No, pepper for me.
Thank you.
Спасибо.
Great! Let me know if you need anything else.
Enjoy your meal!
Приятного аппетита!
Sure thing.
Thank you.
Спасибо.
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!
Какие вопросы с "How much" вы придумали? Попрактикуйтесь в их формулировке, поделитесь ими!
What kind of "How much" questions have you come up with? Practice them, share them!
Какие вопросы с "How much" вы придумали? Попрактикуйтесь в их формулировке, поделитесь ими!
