How much is used for uncountable nouns.
How many for countable nouns.
Enter this link if you want to practice:
http://www.better-english.com/easier/howmuch.htm
In English, the adjective is always placed before the noun. For example: a clean river.
Ing forms after prepositions
When we put a verb after a preposition, we normally use an –ing form, not an infinitive.
I am fond of watching movies.
John was arrested for stealing a policeman’s helmet.
Can you talk without opening your mouth?
I am thinking of writing a novel.
You must abstain from talking to such people.
We got the job finished by burning the midnight oil.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Taken from: http://www.perfectyourenglish.com/grammar/gerunds-after-prepositions.htm
For exercises on that topic try:
http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/structures/gerund_prepositions.htm
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