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what is the difference betweenhowoftenhow many ?



gwadaloop�
Algeria

what is the difference betweenhowoftenhow many ?
 
what is the difference betweenhowoftenhow many ?

26 Nov 2012      





ascincoquinas
Portugal

Hi there!
 
I �m not sure I have understood your question, but here it goes:
 

of�ten

[aw-fuhn, of-uhn; awf-tuhn, of-] Show IPA
adverb
1.
many times; frequently: He visits his parents as often as he can.
2.
in many cases.
_____________________________ 
 
how many used to ask or talk about how large a number or quantity is: How many sisters do you have?
I didn �t know how many tickets to buy

26 Nov 2012     



silvia.patti
Italy

How often is used to ask the frequency of an action: 
how often do you go to the cinema? I go once a month, I go every week...

How many is used to ask the quantity:
how many apples are there in the fridge? There are only two apples.

Silvia

26 Nov 2012