use Much instead of Many

[Carollina]

Test No. incompl/inter-80 "Company Decisions", question 5

One of the indicators of success in any business is how ......... types of communication channels they use.

(a) much
(b) many
(c) lot
(d) lots

Test No. incompl/inter-80 "Company Decisions", answer 5

One of the indicators of success in any business is how many types of communication channels they use.

Correct answer: (b) many
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can much be correct?

Carollina

[Alan]

Hi,

You would have to use many because the following noun is plural (types). Much would be used with a singular or uncountable noun.

Alan
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