Common errors in English: Usage of Very and Much

Very and Much


Incorrect : It is a much interesting book.


Correct : It is a very interesting book.


Incorrect : He is very stronger than you. 


Correct : He is much stronger than you.


Note : “Very’ is used with adverbs and adjectives in the positive degree but ‘much' is used with adjectives and adverbs in the comparative degree. On the other hand, much is used with adjectives made from the passive form of verbs and very is used with ordinary adjectives. For example:


This picture is much admired. 

This picture is very beautiful.


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