HOW QUESTIONS: HOW MUCH, HOW LONG, HOW OFTEN, HOW WELL
B1–B2 · IntermediatePhrases beginning with how ask about different kinds of information. This exercise distinguishes duration (how long), quantity (how much), frequency (how often), and ability or degree (how well).
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Complete each question with how long, how much, how well, or how often.
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How + adjective/adverb questions
These ask about degree or quantity:
How much = amount (uncountable)
How many = number (countable)
How long = duration/length
How often = frequency
How far = distance
How old = age
How big/small = size
How fast/slow = speed
How well = quality/ability
Examples:
How much water do you drink? How many students are there?
How long does the meeting last?
How often do you exercise?
These ask about degree or quantity:
How much = amount (uncountable)
How many = number (countable)
How long = duration/length
How often = frequency
How far = distance
How old = age
How big/small = size
How fast/slow = speed
How well = quality/ability
Examples:
How much water do you drink? How many students are there?
How long does the meeting last?
How often do you exercise?
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