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Module # _6
I. General Information
Subject: English III CODE: INE-0206
Credit Units: 3 Module Duration: 10 days
Introduction
In this module you will learn to use How much and How many. You will also learn
to use make /do and I like /I would like.

I. Specific Objectives:
To use how much and how many with countable and noncounts.
To complete sentences using make and do.
II. Contents
Like and Would like
*Use like to express enjoyment.
Affirmative
I like to play soccer.
Negative
I don’t like to play soccer.
Question
Do you like to play soccer?

*Use would like to express a want in a polite way.

Affirmative
I would like a glass of water.
Negative
I wouldn’t like a glass of that water.
Question
Would you like a glass of water.

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How much? and How many?

When we want to know the quantity or amount of something, we ask questions starting
with How much and How many.

HOW MUCH ...? - (Quantity)

How much is used with uncountable nouns.

HOW MUCH + UNCOUNTABLE NOUN

 How much time do we have to finish the test?

 How much money did you spend?
 How much sugar would you like in your coffee?
 How much paper will I need?
 How much milk is in the fridge?
 How much traffic was there on the way to work?

If the verb To Be is used with an uncountable noun, it is in singular form (= IS or WAS etc.)

HOW MUCH ...? - (Price)

How much can also be used when we want to know the PRICE of something.

In this case, we can use How much with countable nouns (both singular and plural nouns).

 How much is that painting?

 How much are those shoes?
 How much did your jacket cost?
 How much is the dress on display in the window?
 How much will it cost me?
 How much does it cost ?

HOW MANY ...? - (Quantity)

How many is used when we want to know the QUANTITY of something.

It is only used with plural countable nouns.

HOW MANY + PLURAL NOUN

 How many days are there in January?

 How many people work in your company?
 How many cousins do you have?
 How many books did you buy?
 How many countries are there in the world?
 How many students are in the class right now?
 How many chairs are there in this room?

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 How many pieces of chocolate would you like?

Omitting the noun

Often the noun is omitted in the question when it is obvious what we are talking about.

A: I would like to buy some cheese. B: How much (cheese) would you like?

The noun cheese is not necessary after how much since we already know we are talking
about cheese. In fact, it is normally omitted to avoid sounding repetitive.

More examples:

 A: I need some coins. - B: How many do you need?

 A: I need some sugar. -
B: How much do you
need?

Use of Make vs Do

When do you use DO?

DO is used as follows:

1. DO is used when talking about work, jobs or tasks. Note, they do not produce any physical
object.

 Have you done your homework?

 I have guests visiting tonight so I should start doing the housework now.
 I wouldn't like to do that job.

2. DO is used when we refer to activities in general without being specific. In these cases,
we normally use words like thing, something, nothing, anything, everything etc.

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 Hurry up! I've got things to do!

 Don't just stand there – do something!
 Is there anything I can do to help you?

3. We sometimes use DO to replace a verb when the meaning is clear or obvious. This is
more common in informal spoken English:

 Do I need to do my hair? (do = brush or comb)

 Have you done the dishes yet? (done = washed)
 I'll do the kitchen if you do the lawns (do = clean, do = mow)

Remember Do can also be as an auxiliary verb (for making questions in the present tense - Do
you like chocolate?) For more about Do used in this case, see our page about Do vs Does.
Here we will be talking about Do as a normal verb.

When do you use MAKE?

Make is for producing, constructing, creating or building something new.

It is also used to indicate the origin of a product or the materials that are used to make
something.

 His wedding ring is made of gold.

 The house was made of adobe.
 Wine is made from grapes.
 The watches were made in Switzerland

We also use Make for producing an action or reaction:

 Onions make your eyes water.

 You make me happy.
 It’s not my fault. My brother made me do it!

You make before certain nouns about plans and decisions:

 He has made arrangements to finish work early.

 They're making plans for the weekend.
 You need to make a decision right now.

We use Make with nouns about speaking and certain sounds:

 She made a nice comment about my dress.

 The baby is asleep so don't make any noise.
 Can I use your phone to make a call?
 Don't make a promise that you cannot keep.

We use Make with Food, Drink and Meals:

 I made a cake for her birthday.

 She made a cup of tea.
 I must go now. I have to make dinner.

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Compare Do and Make

A: You have to make a cake for Simon.

B: I’ll do it later.

Notice how in the response the verb DO is used. This is because the meaning is clear and to
avoid saying “I’ll make it later.” which could sound repetitive.

Do vs. Make Comparison Chart

Common Expressions with Do and Make

The following expressions are set collocations (combinations of words that frequently appear
together) that you need to learn:

Expressions with DO
The following words are normally used with Do:

 a burp  a favor / favour  anything

 a course  a job  badly
 a crossword  a painting  business
 a dance  a project  chores
 a drawing  a service  damage
 a fart  an assignment  everything

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 exercises  the gardening  wrong (the wrong

 good  the housework thing)
 harm  the ironing  your best
 nothing  the laundry  your hair
 research  the rest  your homework
 right (the right  the shopping  your job
thing)  the washing  your nails
 something  well  your work
 the dishes  work
Expressions with MAKE
The following words are normally used with MAKE:

 a bet  a noise  an offer

 a cake  a pass at  amends
 a call someone  arrangements
 a change  a phone call  breakfast
 a choice  a plan  certain
 a comment  a point  clear
 a complaint  a prediction  dinner
 a confession  a profit  faces
 a connection  a promise  famous
 a cup of coffee /  a reservation  fun of someone
tea  a sandwich  love
 a date  a scene  lunch
 a decision  a sound  inquiries
 a demand  a speech  peace
 a difference  a statement  possible
 a discovery  a suggestion  progress
 a face  advances  money
 a fool of yourself  alterations  room
 a fortune  an appointment  sales
 a friend  an announcement  sense
 a fuss  an attempt  someone rich
 a joke  an effort  someone smile
 a line  an error  sure
 a list  an escape  trouble
 a living  an exception  war
 a loss  an excuse  your bed
 a mess  an impression  your mind up
 a mistake  an observation  your way

I. BIBLIOGRAPHY

1. Textbook: English ID 1B, Editorial Richmond, 2da Edición.

2. Workbook: English ID 1B, Editorial Macmillan, 2da Edición.
3. Diccionario de Ingles / Español o www.dictionary.com
4. Laboratorio de Idiomas - Open Mind www.macmillanmind.com

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5. English Central Website- www.englishcentral.com