So much shock? so much of a shock?

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Teachers, which one is correct, so much shock, so much of a shock? Thanks so much! Also, great shock is so much shock, right? Thanks!

Avangi · Accepted Answer

In my opinion, you're playing with the fact that "shock" can be countable or uncountable.

How much shock can he stand? (uncountable)
How many shocks can he stand? (countable)

Your question is really, "What is the magnitude of the shock?"
This is a big shock.
This is not much of a shock.

Your questions are a bit hard to answer. Both are correct.

I'd say "great shock" is "much shock."

The addition of "so" doesn't effect whether or not "shock" is countable.

Perhaps you should put your examples in complete sentences. This might make your intention clear.

Some might argue that "shock" is only countable. In this case, "so much shock" would be incorrect.

CalifJim · Answer

It might help if you showed us the complete sentence where you want to use this.

CJ

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