Learn English with Coffee Break English Too much or too many: What’s the difference? | The Coffee Break English Show 2.05
Jun 3, 2025
Dive into the fascinating world of quantifiers! Discover the differences between 'too much' and 'too many' with examples that clarify their use with countable and uncountable nouns. Learn about the role of 'enough' and how it helps express sufficient quantities. Engage in an interactive quiz that challenges your understanding of these concepts. Plus, explore practical applications in everyday contexts like sleep and exercise. Get ready to master your descriptive skills with clarity and precision!
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Too Much vs Too Many
- Use 'too much' with uncountable nouns and 'too many' with countable nouns to express excess quantity.
- This distinction helps describe quantities precisely and indicates a negative meaning when something is excessive.
Cat Videos Example
- "I watch too many videos of cats doing funny things" illustrates 'too many' with countable nouns.
- "I spend too much time on the internet looking at videos of cats" shows 'too much' with uncountable nouns.
Too + Adjective Usage
- Use 'too' plus an adjective to express a negative idea about the quality, not quantity.
- Say "too entertaining" to show something has an excessive quality.