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I have a lot of homework vs I have much homework

Last updated: April 14, 2024 • 196 views

I have a lot of homework

This phrase is correct and commonly used in everyday language.

• I have a lot of homework to do tonight.
• She always has a lot of homework on weekends.
• Do you have a lot of homework this week?
• They have a lot of homework in high school.
• We had a lot of homework in college.
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Alternatives:

• I have tons of homework.
• I have heaps of homework.
• I have a bunch of homework.
• I have loads of homework.
• I have plenty of homework.

I have much homework

This phrase is correct but less common in casual conversation.

• 'Do I have much homework today?' This is a question. The speaker seems to be asking a teacher whether they (the speaker) have much homework.
• Aug 12, 2018 ... RULE: “Much” and “many” are used mainly in negatives and questions. In affirmative sentences, use “a lot of.” INCORRECT: I have much homework .
• 4) I have much homework , assessments and projects this week. 5) I have a lot of homework, assessments and projects this week.
• Jul 6, 2018 ... My "usually, I have much homework " was counted as incorrect. Have posted. July 6, 2018 · https:// ...
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• Aug 20, 2020 ... Mark the letter A. B. C. or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.Question. I have much homework that I ought ...
• I have a great deal of homework.
• I have a large amount of homework.
• I have a significant amount of homework.
• I have a substantial amount of homework.
• I have a considerable amount of homework.

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I always have <much><a lot of> homework

• Thread starter n.d
• Start date Jul 16, 2019
• Jul 16, 2019

Hi, '' much homework or a lot of homework '' ? which one is correct grammatically?  

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It’s impossible to answer that unless you give us a full sentence. Much is used only in very specific ways.  

What is the context? Is the sentence meant to be question or answer?  

Which bit are you asking about? We can’t do a whole exercise for you! Doesn’t the book explain the difference between the two? For example, doesn’t it tell you that much is used mainly in negatives and questions?  

lingobingo said: Which bit are you asking about? We can’t do a whole exercise for you! Doesn’t the book explain the difference between the two? For example, doesn’t it tell you that much is used mainly in negatives and questions? Click to expand...

• Jul 17, 2019

I don't have much/a lot of free time because I always have a lot of homework. Either is possible. Here, "not much free time" is a better (stylistic) choice, as it avoids awkward repetition.  

• Jul 21, 2019

velisarius said: I don't have much/a lot of free time because I always have a lot of homework. Either is possible. Here, "not much free time" is a better (stylistic) choice, as it avoids awkward repetition. Click to expand...

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11 Ways to Deal With Homework Overload

Last Updated: August 17, 2024 Fact Checked

Making a Plan

Staying motivated, starting good homework habits, expert q&a.

This article was co-authored by Jennifer Kaifesh . Jennifer Kaifesh is the Founder of Great Expectations College Prep, a tutoring and counseling service based in Southern California. Jennifer has over 15 years of experience managing and facilitating academic tutoring and standardized test prep as it relates to the college application process. She takes a personal approach to her tutoring, and focuses on working with students to find their specific mix of pursuits that they both enjoy and excel at. She is a graduate of Northwestern University. There are 7 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 257,602 times.

A pile of homework can seem daunting, but it’s doable if you make a plan. Make a list of everything you need to do, and work your way through, starting with the most difficult assignments. Focus on your homework and tune out distractions, and you’ll get through things more efficiently. Giving yourself breaks and other rewards will help you stay motivated along the way. Don’t be afraid to ask for help if you get stuck! Hang in there, and you’ll knock the homework out before you know it.

Things You Should Know

• Create a checklist of everything you have to do, making sure to include deadlines and which assignments are a top priority.
• Take a 15-minute break for every 2 hours of studying. This can give your mind a break and help you feel more focused.
• Make a schedule of when you plan on doing your homework and try to stick to it. This way, you won’t feel too overwhelmed as the assignments roll in.

• Make a plan to go through your work bit by bit, saving the easiest tasks for last.

• Put phones and any other distractions away. If you have to do your homework on a computer, avoid checking your email or social media while you are trying to work.
• Consider letting your family (or at least your parents) know where and when you plan to do homework, so they'll know to be considerate and only interrupt if necessary.

• If you have the option to do your homework in a study hall, library, or other place where there might be tutors, go for it. That way, there will be help around if you need it. You'll also likely wind up with more free time if you can get work done in school.

• To take a break, get up and move away from your workspace. Walk around a bit, and get a drink or snack.
• Moving around will recharge you mentally, physically, and spiritually, so you’re ready to tackle the next part of your homework.

• For instance, you might write “I need to do this chemistry homework because I want a good average in the class. That will raise my GPA and help me stay eligible for the basketball team and get my diploma.”
• Your goals might also look something like “I’m going to write this history paper because I want to get better as a writer. Knowing how to write well and make a good argument will help me when I’m trying to enter law school, and then down the road when I hope to become a successful attorney.”

• Try doing your homework as soon as possible after it is assigned. Say you have one set of classes on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and another on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Do the Monday homework on Monday, instead of putting it off until Tuesday.
• That way, the class will still be fresh in your mind, making the homework easier.
• This also gives you time to ask for help if there’s something you don’t understand.

• If you want to keep everyone accountable, write a pact for everyone in your study group to sign, like “I agree to spend 2 hours on Monday and Wednesday afternoons with my study group. I will use that time just for working, and won’t give in to distractions or playing around.”
• Once everyone’s gotten through the homework, there’s no problem with hanging out.

• Most teachers are willing to listen if you’re trying and legitimately have trouble keeping up. They might even adjust the homework assignments to make them more manageable.

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Too Much Homework? Here’s What To Do

Whatever their age , most students complain that they have too much homework.

But is that really the case?

Over the last 20 years as a teacher, I’ve heard all sorts of excuses about why homework hasn’t been done.

In years gone by, a household pet was often blamed for eating it. Now it’s the ubiquitous ‘faulty printer’ that seems to prevent homework coming in on time. :)

Of course, there are also plenty of valid reasons for not getting it done.

Sometimes there genuinely is too much homework to do in the time allocated.

Many students struggle to do what’s asked of them for want of somewhere quiet to work, or because they have too many other commitments that can’t be avoided.

But it’s also true that virtually everyone could reduce the stress associated with homework by applying some simple time management skills.

What 'Too Much Homework' Really Means

Each time we get given work to do with a deadline, our ability to manage time is tested. This can take many forms, but the bottom line is simply that...

Work didn’t get done because other things took priority.

Something else was more important, more appealing or just plain easier to do. Homework gets left until, all of a sudden, there is too much to do in not enough time.

The good news is that time management skills can always be learnt and improved. There are plenty of tips and techniques for  overcoming procrastination  on this site, but the following ideas may also be helpful if you feel you have too much homework.

7 Tips For Coping With Too Much Homework

1. Accept it

The starting point for dealing with too much homework is to accept responsibility for getting it done. It’s yours to do, and yours alone.

Let’s be honest. For most people, homework is a chore. Until there’s a massive change in attitudes towards home learning, it’s here to stay.

With that in mind, the best thing is to adopt a positive ‘get it done’ attitude. If you accept that it has to be done (rather than the consequences of not doing it), you only have to decide when and how to do it.

2. Write it down

This may seem an obvious point, but writing down exactly what you have to do and when you have to do it for is an important step to take for getting organized with homework.

Use a simple planner and keep it open at the current page you’re using so that you can remind yourself what you need to do.

3. C reate a workspace

Not everyone has somewhere to work. If you do, how easy is it to use?

Whether it’s a kitchen table or a place in your own room, you’ll do more if you've got somewhere that you can use regularly. You’ll do even better if you tidy up a messy desk .

Make sure you’ve got everything that you need to hand so you can find it quickly when you want it. Get into the habit of putting things back after you’ve used them.

4. Do it the day after you get it

This is a great way to stay on top of your work. The temptation is to leave things until the last minute because that’s when doing it really matters.

Unfortunately, that’s also when it is most stressful, and there’s no margin for error.

Next time you get given a project, assignment or piece of work, start it on the day after you get it. You don’t have to finish it; just do as much as you feel like doing.

Whatever you don’t get done, you carry on with the next day.

This ‘little and often’ approach has three benefits:

• You have a day to ‘relax’ before you start it
• You do it without feeling overwhelmed because you can stop whenever you feel like it.
• More work will get done before the day it’s due to be handed in

5. Think 80-20 - don’t do it too well

The 80-20 rule states that, in life, we get 80% of our results from 20% of what we do.

This is really useful if you feel you have too much homework. Why? Well, it could be that you are doing some things too well.

Obviously some things are either done or they’re not. But often, it’s easy to spend too long on something just with very little to show for your efforts.

I’m not saying that you should produce poor quality work. But do be aware of perfectionism. Try to get better at knowing when your absolute best effort really is necessary, and when good enough is good enough.

6. Reduce your resistance to doing it

Sometimes, ‘too much homework’ means " I’ve left it too late, and now I’ve got too much to do ".

This can be avoided if you start it the day after you get it. And the best way to do that? Make it as easy as you need to.

Can’t face all of it? Time box half an hour. Or 10 minutes. Even 2 minutes if that’s all you can cope with.

How much you do is less important than the fact that you actually do something.

7. When you do it, give it 100% attention

Phones, friends and social media will stretch out the time you spend working. We all have to be aware of wasting time online , so the less you do it, the quicker you can complete your work.

The amount of homework you have varies from week to week, but the tips above may just be the answer. If so, you’ll have learned some valuable skills and turned too much homework into a manageable amount.

Having said that, it can get to the point at which you feel that there really is too much to do, and not just at the moment. If and when you reach the point at which, despite your best efforts, you consistently feel you have too much homework, tell someone.

They say a problem shared is a problem halved, and it’s true. Talking to someone will help. Talking to someone who is in a position to help you do something about it is even better.

In terms of getting things done, developing good study habits can make a massive difference, but sometimes there’s just too much to do. This can be a real problem unless you tell someone, so don’t keep it inside -- get some support.

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Much, many, a lot, lots, too much, etc.

How to use the quantifiers much and many, a lot and lots in english., general rules..

Much and many talk about quantities. They are usually used in questions and negative sentences:

Is there much milk in the fridge? There is n't much we can do. How much time have we got? Are there many students in that English class? There were n't many ducks in the park. How many stars can you see in the sky?

In affirmative sentences, we usually prefer "a lot (of)" or "lots (of)":

There were a lot of / lots of people in the shops today. There's a lot of / lots of smoke coming from that building.

Pronoun use of much and many .

All these words can also be used as pronouns:

"How much money have you got?" "Not much ." "Have you had many biscuits?" "No, not many ." "Are there many things to do at that beach?" "Yes, lots / a lot ".

Adjectives or adverbs.

Much can be used as an adjective and adverb:

There isn't much water left. Have you done much English homework ? I didn't do much today. I felt so tired. It was raining but not very much .

Countable and uncountable.

Much is used with uncountable nouns and many with countable nouns in the plural:

There isn't much butter in the fridge. Some people live without* much hope . Are there many eggs in the fridge? There are never* many people on this beach.

* Without, never  are used with much / many  here as they are considered a negative words.

A lot and lots can be used with countable or uncountable nouns:

A lot of / lots of  dolphins followed our boat. We'll have a lot of / lots of time for sightseeing after the conference.

Also see how much? and how many? ...

Formal and informal.

The word "lot(s)" is usually used for informal or conversational English. When we want to speak or write more formally, we can use much and many in affirmative sentences:

Much has been said about the changes in the use of English grammar. (adverb) We gave the problem much thought before taking a decision. (adjective) In the opinion of many experts, society must implement important changes to combat global warming.

Expressions like, a fair / good / great deal of (uncountable) and a large number of (countable) can also be used for more formal expression:

There has been a great deal of trouble in the Middle East recently. A fair deal of bad weather will cross the country today. A large number of vehicles were involved in the accident.

Comparatives.

Much, many, lots and a lot are used in front of comparatives to talk about larger quantities. In the comparative, much, many as well as a lot, lots are used in affirmative sentences:

It's much hotter today than yesterday. It's much more attractive now you've painted it. There are a lot / lots more people here this year. We haven't got many more flowers in our garden - despite the rain.

Exceptions and more examples.

Much and many are very usual in affirmative sentences when they follow so, very ( very is more common in front of much as an adverb), as, ( comparatives of equality ) or too ( a lot and lots are not possible with these words):

I've got so much to do and I haven't got much time. There are so many good things in life. There are very many people on the beach today.* There was very much work to be done.* We would like to thank you very much. I enjoyed the film very much. He needs as much help as he can get. I haven't got as many problems as she has. Too much has been said already. There are too many people at this party.

*These structures are unusual. Instead of very many people English prefers a great many people or a large number of people . Instead of very much work , we prefer a great deal of work .

Too and problems.

Remember that too + much, many or adjective, adverb refers to a "problem" (it does not just mean "a lot"):

He's got a lot of money in the bank but he works too much to enjoy it. There's too much noise in here. I'm leaving. There were too many people on the beach. We had no room to sit.

In the structure too + other adjective / adverb , much does not follow too:

These trousers are too small. I can't get them on. (Not too much small .) He drives too quickly. One day he'll have an accident. (Not too much quickly .)

More notes on lots and a lot .

A lot (of) can replace much / many  in negatives and questions:

There isn't a lot / much  I can do. Are there a lot of / many  students in the class?

Only a lot (and not, lots/much/many ) can be used in exclamations with what :

What a lot of clothes you've bought!

Lots (of) can be used in negatives and questions too but usually when there is more emphasis on "a large quantity":

Have you got lots of money on you? We're going to need it! Well, I haven't got lots of time but I could help you for two or three hours.

Of course, how much / how many type questions cannot take lots / a lot :

How much how a lot  work have you done today?

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