Element FORM: 'SO MUCH', 'TOO MUCH' WITH UNCOUNTABLE NOUNS
SuperCat DETERMINERS
SubCat quantity
Lexical Range N/A
Level B1
Cando Can use 'so much' and 'too much' with uncountable nouns.
Corrected Learner Example Hello Marina. Unfortunately I have so much work at the moment that I can't help you. (Germany; B1 THRESHOLD; 2005; German; Pass)

My neighbours are making too much noise. (B1 THRESHOLD; 2007; Farsi; Pass)
Uncorrected Learner Example
Comments Although there is evidence at A2 with 'so much fun' there is not enough evidence of generalised use with other nouns. e.g. 'I had so much fun'. (2668084_1; KETfS; Vietnam; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2009; Vietnamese; Pass)

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