Really, much and a lot

We can use 'really' with some verbs in mid position to make the meaning stronger.

We also use 'a lot' and 'much' with some verbs. 'A lot' and 'much' go in end position. We use 'much'

with negative sentences.

• I really like this cake.

• I like this cake a lot.

• I don't like this cake much.

Let's review! Put in 'really', 'much' or 'a lot'.

1. I ________________________ love coffee.

2. He wants a new car ________________________.

3. We don't like winter ________________________.

4. We enjoyed the party ________________________.

5. I love you ________________________.

6. They ________________________loved Madrid.

7. The children might ________________________ enjoy this.

8. We don't enjoy pubs ________________________.

9. He didn't like the food ________________________.

10. He loves his children ________________________.

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Answers

1. I really love coffee.

2. He wants a new car a lot.

3. We don't like winter much.

4. We enjoyed the party a lot.

5. I love you a lot.

6. They really loved Madrid.

7. The children might really enjoy this.

8. We don't enjoy pubs much.

9. He didn't like the food much.

10. He loves his children a lot.

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