Money is what people use to buy things or pay for services.
The idea
In ordinary use, money is uncountable: say some money or much money, and ask how much money? Use a singular verb: money is.
Examples
- I need some money for the bus.
- She saves money every month.
- How much money is in the box?
- We do not have enough money today.
- He keeps his money in the bank.
- Can I pay you back tomorrow?
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Watch out
Do not say a money for an amount; say some money or name a currency amount.
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Choose the singular verb with money. The money ___ in the box. (is / are)
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is
Money takes the singular verb is here.
Ask about the amount of money. How ___ money do we need? (much / many)
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much
Much asks about an uncountable amount.
Choose the word for an unspecified amount. I need ___ money for the bus. (some / a)
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some
Some money means an unspecified amount.
Practice round
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Choose the singular verb with money. The money ___ in the box. (is / are)
Ask about the amount of money. How ___ money do we need? (much / many)
Choose the word for an unspecified amount. I need ___ money for the bus. (some / a)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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