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Feedback We use 'many', 'much' and 'a lot of' to talk about a large amount or number. The exact amount or number is not important. We can use 'a lot of' in positive and negative sentences and questions.We usually use 'much' and 'many' in negative sentences and questions. In everyday English, we don't use 'much' and 'many' in positive sentences. 'Much' and 'many' can be used in positive sentences only in a formal context: Much work remains to be done. Many people feel that the law should be changed. And also with adverbs 'too' and 'so' - too many, too much', 'so many', 'so much': There are too many mistakes in this essay.; I've got so many things to do this morning.; I'd love to come, but I've got too much work to do.; We were having so much fun.