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Zevvy Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

Much vs some getting used to

Hi


Can anyone please explain the rule for the following:-

Q. Does living in another country take much getting used to?

A. Yes, living in another city takes some getting used to


Why do you have to use much in the question but some in the answer?


Thanks in advance

  

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This is a rather idiomatic matter. Here are a few comments. Question.

— Clive

  • This is a rather idiomatic matter.
  • Here are a few comments.
  • Question.
  • Does living in another country take much getting used to?
  • A typical native speaker would understand this as eg Does living in another country take a lot of getting used to?
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This is a rather idiomatic matter. Here are a few comments.

Question. Does living in another country take much getting used to?

A typical native speaker would understand this as eg Does living in another country take a lot of getting used to?

Answer. Yes, living in another city takes some getting used to.

First, note that we can

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