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A lot (much) vs. Many[]

Definitions:

A lot (much): To a very great degree or extent.

Many: A quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by ‘as’ or ‘too ’ or ‘so’ or ‘that’; amounting to a large but indefinite number.

Examples:

During my last week in the apartment, I spent a lot of time watching T.V.

There were a lot of your things in my apartment.

I have many friends that speak German.

I spend so many years as a disruptive student.

How many times a week you workout?

Avenge vs. Revenge[]

Definitions:

Avenge (verb): To get back at someone for a perceived wrong. 

Revenge (noun): The activity of getting back at someone for a perceived wrong.

Examples:

She wants to avenge the murder of her cat.

Sara wants revenge for the eaten cake.

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Choose vs chose[]

Definitions:

Choose: pick out, or select from a number of alternatives . Chose: past tense of choose

Examples:  You need to choose one photo. Choose two of the options above.

Pepe chose coffee instead of orange juice. Sara chose the pink pen and not the black one.

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