1) How good are you?
2) How much good are you?
Is the second sentence correct? What's the difference between #1) and #2)?
I know that it's a simple question but I need some clarification.
adverbsdifferencequantifiers
1) How good are you?
2) How much good are you?
Is the second sentence correct? What's the difference between #1) and #2)?
I know that it's a simple question but I need some clarification.
Best Answer
In general, much, as an adverb modifying adjectives, is used with a comparative adjective. Per the OED,
Your usage is more in line with the following colloquialism:
I would hesitate to call "much [adj]" ungrammatical, but it is fairly unusual with most non-comparative adjectives. When in doubt, you should probably leave off much.