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+1 This is how I would interpret it. You might also consider explaining the notion of "countability". "I found a lot of cans of food" - the emphasis is on the count of cans. "I found a lot of canned food" - the emphasis is on the total amount of food. Maybe it's many cans, but maybe it's a few REALLY BIG cans. "I found a lot of canned foods" - the emphasis is on the count of foods contained in the cans, i.e. variety.

Blackhawk
– Blackhawk

2025-05-09 23:10:35 +00:00
Commented May 9 at 23:10
Your statements are misleading. Sorry. If you are a detective, 2) might be very well said. Context is everything and you do not explain that.

Lambie
– Lambie

2025-05-10 13:25:33 +00:00
Commented May 10 at 13:25

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