neo  +  78073 Thu, 03 Mar 05 11:12 AM Hello teachers, This question is not as much difficult as the one we solved yesterday. What kind of effect does the "much" have on the sentence above? Or is it even a correct use? Thank you, neo Joined on Sun, Oct 31 2004 New Member 26

	neo  +  78088 Thu, 03 Mar 05 12:20 PM Thanks Casi, Let me ask one more question regarding the original question. This question is not difficult as much as the one we solved yesterday. Does this sentence sound as natural as "this question is not as difficult as the one we solved yesterday?" Thank you. neo

	CalifJim  +  78251 Fri, 04 Mar 05 03:18 AM What kind of effect does "much" have? Well, to be honest, it makes the sentence quite strange! I'd say to leave it out. CJ CalifJim Joined on Mon, Aug 2 2004 California Veteran Member 22,380 "There are no facts, only interpretations" - Nietzsche

	just the truth  +  78276 Fri, 04 Mar 05 05:44 AM Let me ask one more question regarding the original question. This question is not difficult as much as the one we solved yesterday. Does this sentence sound as natural as "this question is not as difficult as the one we solved yesterday?" Neo, I don't know for sure that you are, but if you're looking to use 'much' to intensify your example, try this; This question is not nearly as difficult as the one we solved yesterday. just the truth Joined on Mon, Dec 27 2004 Regular Member 849

	Casi  +  78328 Fri, 04 Mar 05 10:48 AM neo: not difficult as much as not as difficult as I like JTT's not nearly as difficult as EX: not much difficulty (adverb) EX: not much difficult (adjective) ungrammatical EX: not nearly as difficult as (adverb) Casi Verbs, Adverbs