Basic Details
Word: Much
Part of Speech: Adjective / Adverb
Meaning: A large amount of something; often used to ask about quantity or degree.
Synonyms: A lot, plenty, many
Antonyms: Little, few, hardly any
Idioms and Phrases
- Much ado about nothing: Used to describe a lot of fuss or excitement about something that is trivial. Example: "The argument over whose turn it was to wash the dishes was much ado about nothing."
- Not much to write home about: Refers to something that is unimpressive or not particularly interesting. Example: "The restaurant was nice, but the food was not much to write home about."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I didn't eat much for breakfast because I wasn't very hungry.
Example 2: There isn't much time left before the play starts, so we should hurry!
Example 3: She has much talent and works hard at her art every day.
Fun Fact
The word "much" comes from the Old English word "micel," which means large or great. It has been used for centuries to indicate a large amount or degree of something.
Famous Quote
"Too much of a good thing is wonderful." Mae West
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "much" mean?
a) A small quantity
b) A large amount
c) No quantity
d) Just a little
Answer: b) A large amount
2. Which of these is a synonym of "much"?
a) Few
b) Many
c) Little
d) None
Answer: b) Many
3. What is an antonym of "much"?
a) Plenty
b) A lot
c) Little
d) Many
Answer: c) Little
4. Which sentence uses "much" correctly?
a) I hope you have much fun at the fair.
b) I want to eat much cake at the party.
c) She doesnt have much experience in piano.
d) There was much people at the concert.
Answer: c) She doesnt have much experience in piano.
5. Which idiom refers to something that is unimpressive?
a) Much ado about nothing
b) Not much to write home about
c) Too much of a good thing
d) All in good time
Answer: b) Not much to write home about
