Very / Very much

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Very is common with past participles that are used as adjectives.
Very much is used with past participles when they are in passive verbs.


1. I can see that you are worried about something.
2. I get confused when people shout at me.
3. His ideas were imitated by others.
4. My book was improved by your suggestions.
5. I'll be surprised if you can't answer this.