Question

Choose the correct words from those given in the options to make a meaningful sentence:
How (much /many) (information / informations) does this brochure give?
a. Much information
b. Much informations
c. Many information
d. Many informations

Answer 1

Hint: Information is an abstract noun. Its singular and plural forms are the same.

Complete answer:

Adjectives can be of two types- Qualitative and Quantitative. If an adjective describes the quality of a noun, it is qualitative. If an adjective describes a noun in terms of number, it is quantitative. Note that quantitative adjectives and nouns must agree in number.
Much and many are two quantitative adjectives. The usage of these two adjectives depends upon the noun following it and whether that noun is singular or plural. If the noun is singular, an uncountable noun, or an abstract noun, we use the adjective much before it. Furthermore, if the noun is plural and can be counted, we use the adjective many before it.
Let us consider the options above and examine whether they are right and wrong.
Option ‘a’- Here, much information signifies an adjective and an abstract noun that are both singulars in scope. Hence, the usage is correct here.
Option ‘b’- Here, much information is wrong as there is no such word as information. The plural form of information is the same as its singular form.
Option ‘c’- Here, many information is wrong as the adjective used is many and not much. Information is a solitary noun. Thus, the adjective should also have been singular.
Option ‘d’- Here, many pieces of information is wrong as the noun is incorrect, as is the adjective accompanying it.
Based on the explanation provided above, option ‘a’ is the correct answer.

Note: Always ensure that quantitative adjectives agree with the noun in terms of the number to avoid grammatical errors.