curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-how-to-describe-places-and-events/66a95c8ff92dcc4ed83a8df9.md
Listen to the audio and answer the question below.
What does Bob want to know?
How often the events are held.
Bob is not asking about the frequency of the events.
How many people typically participate in the events.
How long the events typically last.
Bob is not asking about the duration of the events.
What activities are included in the events.
Bob is not asking about the activities.
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How many is used to ask about the number of something. Usually indicates something that happens regularly.
Questions in the Present Simple tense are used to ask about habits, facts, or general truths. For example:
How many books do you read in a month? - It asks about the regular number of books someone reads.
How many people usually attend the meeting? - It asks about the typical number of people at a regular meeting.
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