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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

A great deal of/a large amount of/much

Much / a great deal of / a large amount of time was wasted in the planning stage of the project.

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Not really. We don't use 'much' much in affirmative statements.

— Mister Micawber

  • Not really.
  • We don't use 'much' much in affirmative statements.
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Not really. We don't use 'much' much in affirmative statements.
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Mister MicawberNot really. We don't use 'much' much in affirmative statements.

Is it ok to you if the sentence is negative?

Not much time was wasted in the planning stage of the project.
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Yes, that is fine and common. Also in questions: 'Did you waste much time in the planning stage?'
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