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Helixa Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

'much' people vs 'many' people

Please tell which combination is better:

He invited as much people as possible.

or

He invited as many people as possible.
  

Top answer

Helixa He invited as many people as possible. Only this one is correct.

— RayH

  • Helixa He invited as many people as possible.
  • Only this one is correct.
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HelixaHe invited as many people as possible.
Only this one is correct.
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I also thought so until I read this:

Acts 18:10 (King James Version)

10For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city.

Any comments?
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grudziar
I also thought so until I read this:

Acts 18:10 (King James Version)

10For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city.

Any comments?This version was originally written hundreds of years ago, and is therefore stuffed with archaic language. Nothing in it can be assumed to be re
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Well, I found the answer. This usually happens just after you post a question on a forum.

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I guess, in 1611 "people" and "cattle" were treated similarly. At least, in grammar Emotion: smile
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