Many vs. some/ much vs. many/ few vs. a little

[rehanna]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #80 "Some, any, few, little", question 7

There are ......... people trying to go to the U2 concert this weekend.

(a) many
(b) much
(c) a little
(d) any

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #80 "Some, any, few, little", answer 7

There are many people trying to go to the U2 concert this weekend.

Correct answer: (a) many
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sir please give me explanation and and answer for this question

S.Mathan

[Daniela]

Hi,
You have found the correct answer which is many.
You can't use much in this sentence because the noun "people" is countable and we use much only with uncountable nouns. Consider these:
much money
much time
much water

but

many people
many books
many shops, etc.

A little is also used with uncountable nouns with the meaning of "not much but enough".

Any is used in negative and interrogative sentences, so it doesn't fit here. Here is an example:

- Have you got any money with you? (any in questions)
- Yes, I have a little, I can pay for the coffee. (My money is enough to pay the bill.)

Hope this helps.
Daniela
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