A lot of , much

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Hi! everyone!
I wonder which one is suitable.

1. They didn't give me a lot of information.
2. They didn't give me much information.

also this sentence is
1. They didn't give me a lot of information.
2. They didn't give me much information.

As I heard that I have to use 'much' in negative forms from a teacher.
But a grammar book says 'a lot of' in negative forms.
Is the idea I was taught correct?
Or are there some other rules when you talk them?

AlpheccaStars · Accepted Answer

gpzigi1. They didn't give me a lot of information.
2. They didn't give me much information.

Both of these are fine.

Gpzigi · Answer

Thank you for your reply!
I have a question related it.
Can I say like these two?

1. I don't like soccer a lot
2. I don't like soccer much

Khoff · Answer

gpzigiAs I heard that I have to use 'much' in negative forms from a teacher.
But a grammar book says 'a lot of' in negative forms.

I think what your teacher meant was not "don't use 'a lot' in negative forms," but rather "don't use 'much' in positive forms." "Much" is fine in negative sentences and questions, but sounds very strange in positive sentences. I don't know if it's exactly wrong, but it doesn't sound very natural.

Did you get much information?
No, I didn't get much information. Or - No, I didn't get a lot of information.

But not "yes, I got much information." Use "I got a lot of information" (somewhat more casual) or "I got a great deal of information" (somewhat more formal).

AlpheccaStars · Answer

gpzigiThank you for your reply!
I have a question related it.
Can I say like these two?
1. I don't like soccer a lot
2. I don't like soccer much

The far more natural expression is #2. I don't like soccer(very) much.

These are the most natural expressions:

I like soccer a lot.

I don't like soccer much.

A lot of , much

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