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Unit 17 much/many/a lot We use much with uncountable nouns, in negative sentences and questions S How much money have you got ? S -I’don’t have much time We use many with plural nouns A lot of luggage / a lot of bags S Did you see many people ? S I don’t have many CD’s S I’ve been to many countries A lot of can be used everywhere ! S I have a lot of money S I don’t have a lot of friends S Do you have a lot of furniture ? S I’ve got a lot of ideas Not much luggage / not many bags Unit 18 can/could Can is used to express ability: V 0*^ * s I can play the guitar s Joan can swim very well s Ivan hasn’t got a car because he can’t drive s Can you cook? We also use can for permission (giving and asking for) s Can I sit here? Yes, you can s It’s OK, you can go home now When asking for things, it’s more polite to use could 21
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