Loads of vs. many

[Kelly]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #101 "Money Slang Expressions", question 1

Mary: Did you know there are ......... of slang words for money, like bread for example?

(a) many
(b) piles
(c) loads
(d) buckets

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #101 "Money Slang Expressions", answer 1

Mary: Did you know there are loads of slang words for money, like bread for example?

Correct answer: (c) loads

Your answer was: incorrect
Mary: Did you know there are many of slang words for money, like bread for example?
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Dear Alan
Please explain what is the reason why we must use loads instead of many?
Thank you very much for your help

Kelly

[Alan]

Hi Kelly,

You can't say many of slang words - you can say many slang words. In this sentence you need loads of.

Alan
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